This month I decided to focus not just on a particular book, but rather on an author. So this month we shall call it our “Author of the Month”. After much thought, I decided to showcase Greg Tang for several reasons. First these books can be found easily in our own kula library. Secondly, he is an author whose books are filled with colorful illustrations and catchy rhymes that help students remember key mathematical facts. Lastly, his books teach math with a different approach and twist on looking at numbers with an eye on patterns and relationships. So let’s take a look at a few of his books!
The Grapes of Math teaches students to be able to count in an efficient and creative way by organizing and simplifying information using patterns and symmetries.
Math-terpieces helps children with their addtion and problem solving skills. This book also offers an introduction to art history. I love how his writing encourages you to look for combinations, something we have our keiki do.