Storybook Math: Fractions, Equality, and Shapes
Join me as we read a children's book with a mathematical theme and launch into a discussion of number shenanigans, including creating fractions, using fractions in every day life, looking for shapes, and learning what "equal" means.
Lara Aston
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(34)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this four week course, children will explore various math concepts as we read a math themed book, play games, find patterns, and manipulate numbers and shapes. Each class will begin with a book read aloud with active discussion as I read. The book will allow young children to work with concepts that might otherwise be a bit intimidating for their age. We will take the math theme of the book and expand on it with games, manipulatives, poems, songs, or movement. We will have a "Good Guess!" estimation activity and a "Preposterous Problem" of the day in each class. This class is intended to supplement a child's regular math curriculum by challenging students to look at numbers in new ways. It will encourage a love of math as they see real life applications as we read stories using the concepts. I am not teaching mastery of math concepts. I will be exposing students to different ways numbers can be used and different ways of thinking about math. As students learn to think and use mathematical reasoning in every day situations, they are better able to transfer the knowledge to learning math skills with paper and pencil activities. Students in this class should be able to count to 20 and have an understanding of number concept. For example, they can count ten objects, in addition to saying numbers from 1 to 10. During each class period, we will discuss the "at home activity." Students will complete one activity per week outside of class. They will have a lapbook, which is a file folder with small graphic organizers attached to it, to review the class topics at the end of the 4 weeks. The topics for each class include: Class 1: Shapes All Around Us This class will look at everyday objects and learn all about their shapes. Class 2: What Does Equal Mean? This class will discuss the different ways that the word "equal" can be used. We can have equal numbers, equal lengths, and equal weights! Class 3: Fractions: Part 1 This class will discuss the concept of making a fraction and dividing wholes into fractions. Class 4: Fractions Part 2 This class will further discuss fractions and introduce the concept of equivalent fractions.
Learning Goals
Students will be introduced to a math concept through an engaging children's book.
Students will name and discuss shapes that are used in their daily lives.
Students will explore the concept of equality in math.
Students will learn about fractions used in their daily lives.
Students will use estimation and discuss their reasoning as they complete the "Good Guess!" activity in each class.
Students will work together to solve the "Preposterous Problem" of the day.
Students will complete graphic organizers between classes to expand their understanding of the concept.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will complete a Fractions and Shapes Lapbook during the course. Students will need a file folder, colored paper, pencils, markers, scissors and glue to complete the activities after class. During class, I will show them what to do before the next class. They can bring their Lapbook to class each week to show what they have done.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Round is a Tortilla; Equal Shmequal; Full House: An Invitation to Fractions; My Half Day; and are the books used in this class.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
34reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have 30 years of teaching experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education and a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. My 30 years of teaching experience include public and private classrooms, homeschool co-ops, schooling my own 4 children, and teaching English classes online to students in China. I have the ability to adapt lessons to the needs of the students and to engage students in a virtual environment. I love to teach using books as a launching point for many different topics! Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
4-6 learners per class
