wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I just found these and think they look great. Any reviews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbsmrter Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I used them in my 2nd grade classroom when I was teaching in PS. I would often read them aloud once and then use them in centers for students that were able to work more independently. The kids thought the books were fun and entertaining but after reading it a couple of times, they tended to get bored with it. Once they figure out the riddles there isn't much reason to keep reading. I found that there was greater concept retention when we combined the problems with manipulatives. They're always real life problems so it's very easy to find manipulatives that work well alongside the book. One example involved counting pizza slices, so we actually had a pizza day. I loved that the topics were easy to extend and build upon. Since you have more than one kid, it's definitely more of a long term investment. When one kids completes all the problems at least you know there will be others who can enjoy them too. Check out Amazon. They usually have his books under their 4 for 3 promotion. Also check out Math Curse by Jon Scieczka, that was another favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschnee Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I fondly remember using Mathterpieces...I photocopied the pieces for the riddle and had my kids sort them to figure it out. Also fun to talk about the artists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 We've enjoyed them. The monkeys really get into trying to solve the problems and figuring out if they can solve them in another way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 I used them in my 2nd grade classroom when I was teaching in PS. I would often read them aloud once and then use them in centers for students that were able to work more independently. The kids thought the books were fun and entertaining but after reading it a couple of times, they tended to get bored with it. Once they figure out the riddles there isn't much reason to keep reading. I found that there was greater concept retention when we combined the problems with manipulatives. They're always real life problems so it's very easy to find manipulatives that work well alongside the book. One example involved counting pizza slices, so we actually had a pizza day. I loved that the topics were easy to extend and build upon. Since you have more than one kid, it's definitely more of a long term investment. When one kids completes all the problems at least you know there will be others who can enjoy them too. Check out Amazon. They usually have his books under their 4 for 3 promotion. Also check out Math Curse by Jon Scieczka, that was another favorite. Thank you! Sounds like something I could have fun with ds's with. Dd are to old for the ones I saw but I have a bunch of friends I could pass these on to :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloggermom Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 We've really enjoyed his: The Grapes Of Math Math-terpieces: The Art of Problem-Solving Math For All Seasons: Mind-Stretching Math Riddles Math Fables: Lessons That Count Math Potatoes: Mind-stretching Brain Food Math Fables Too: Making Science Count Math Appeal: Mind-Stretching Math Riddles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcatmom Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 We've really enjoyed his:The Grapes Of Math Math-terpieces: The Art of Problem-Solving Math For All Seasons: Mind-Stretching Math Riddles Math Fables: Lessons That Count Math Potatoes: Mind-stretching Brain Food Math Fables Too: Making Science Count Math Appeal: Mind-Stretching Math Riddles I just recently found this book via a review on Confessions of Homeschoolers website. http://shiningdawnbooks.com/available-units/loving-living-math/ It looks good and it is only $8.95:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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