Heinemann Blog | Children's Literature

03/30/22

Build an Understanding of Numbers Through Context and Models

Help K-5 students experience aha moments when learning math through engaging literature and hands-on experiences. (continue reading)

02/22/22

Igniting Students’ Curiosity and Advocacy … All While Learning Math

Educational subjects lose power when taught in isolation. Bring literature into your math classroom to pique student curiosity and connect it to advocacy…all while learning math. (continue reading)

12/15/21

Linking Math and Literature to Explore Social Justice and Global Issues

How studying decimals empowered students to change their community: A blog by Margie Pearse, coauthor of Math by the Book: Fifth Grade. (continue reading)

10/11/21

Launching Number Sense Routines with Children’s Literature

Stories support curiosity and engagement. By creating excitement with our students we make the task of teaching specific grade level math skills easier. (continue reading)

08/24/21

7 Ways Children's Literature Enhances Math Teaching By Sue O'Connell

Seven ways that incorporating children’s literature into mathematics lessons can change the atmosphere, focus, and energy in your math classroom! (continue reading)

03/03/17

On the Podcast: Sharing Books, Talking Science

Today on the Podcast, Valerie Bang-Jensen and Mark Lubkowitz talk about their book Sharing Books, Talking Science (continue reading)

03/02/17

The Challenge of Teaching Science in Elementary School and How Sharing Books, Talking Science Can Help

The Challenge of Teaching Science in Elementary School and How Sharing Books, Talking Science Can Help (continue reading)

02/24/17

Teaching Scientific Concepts Through Children's Literature

Teaching Scientific Concepts Through Children's Literature (continue reading)

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