On Friday at Don Brewer, we celebrated the Million Word Campaign with a Literacy Kick-Off! Students and teachers were encouraged to dress up like one of their favorite book characters. We even had guest readers stop by our classrooms throughout the day to celebrate with us their love of reading. I dressed up as my favorite character, Stephanie, from the book titled "Stephanie's Ponytail" by Robert Munsch. It takes me back to my childhood when I use to wear my ponytail on the side of my head in the fourth grade. Now, take a look at this photo...can you guess who looks like a bunch of grapes from the story "Grapes of Math" by Gregory Tang? You are smarties...it's Mrs. Copeland, our math coach at Don Brewer. I was so excited to see another teacher who also loves this book as much as I do. Not only is the book great for problem solving and critical thinking, it is FUN, too! Here is an excerpt from the text: "I stroll along a vineyard path, and there I see the GRAPES OF MATH! Overhead the sun is blanzin', soon each grape will be a raisin. How many grapes are on the vine? Counting each takes too much time. Never fear, I have a hunch, there is a match for every bunch!" This story encourages students to find new ways to group numbers for quick counting. No worries...the solutions are located in the back of the book for those who need extra help. It may even teach adults a few tricks! Don't forget, as part of the 30 book goal this year, expose your child to different genres, including math related stories.
Author Website: Gregory Tang
Author Website: Robert Munsch
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