Combining math and storytelling can make learning more engaging for children and help build both numeracy and literacy skills. Here are some resources from a few different organizations:
- For younger children, board books encourage early math conversations. The board book collection from author Ellen Mayer is a great example of building math vocabulary from birth. Find these and similar books at your local library.
- Bedtime Math offers a free app for families and example books designed to make math fun.
- NAEYC’s storybooks highlight patterns and foundational math ideas. These and other similar books can be found at your local library.
- PBS SoCal has a collection of math storybooks celebrating Latino heritage, making math learning inclusive and culturally rich. Visit their website to learn more and watch the books read aloud in English and Spanish.
- The DREME network provides guidance on selecting books that integrate math concepts into everyday reading. Watch their short video below on selecting good math related storybooks.
