Why integrate math and children's literature?

• Good stories or poems capture a child's imagination, spark curiosity, and draw children into a topic. They make the content relevant to children and builds positive attitude.
• Literature provides a meaningful context in which students can construct understanding of mathematical ideas.
• Trade books are far more engaging than text books.
• Artistic quality adds appeal, especially for visually talented students.
• Literary quality encourages communication.
• Development of reading comprehension skills serve, and is served by, learning goals in all curriculum areas.
• Biographies help to humanize the content, give it context, connect it with other subjects.

Integration Strategies