GRANDMA'S BUTTON BOX
Author: Linda Williams Aber
Illustrator: Page Eastburn O'Rourke
|
Number of pages: 31
Publisher: Kane Press (USA) First published in: 2002 Format: Picturebook Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes Is this story part of a mathematics story series? Yes (Math Matters) Click here to preview and/or purchase this book via the Amazon (UK) website Synopsis by the author/publisher
While Grandma is out taking her morning walk, Kelly reaches for Grandma's button box and tips it over, spilling out buttons in every shape, size, and color. Kelly and her cousins try to sort the buttons and get them back in the box before Grandma returns. This title encourages children to learn about sorting. |
“"How did Grandma have them sorted?" asked Brendan. "By size? Shape? Color?" "I can't remember," said Kelly. "Uh-oh," said Brendan. "You're in BIG trouble now!" said Timmy.”
Recommended age range:
5 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
Sorting & Classifying
Possible teaching activities:
At MathsThroughStories.org, we believe that stories can be meaningfully incorporated in mathematics teaching in different ways. Thus, we are inviting you to share your experience of how you have used this story in your mathematics lesson with other members of the community. By sharing your experience with us, you will be added to our team of On-line Contributors here, where you can also find our submission guideline.
5 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
Sorting & Classifying
Possible teaching activities:
At MathsThroughStories.org, we believe that stories can be meaningfully incorporated in mathematics teaching in different ways. Thus, we are inviting you to share your experience of how you have used this story in your mathematics lesson with other members of the community. By sharing your experience with us, you will be added to our team of On-line Contributors here, where you can also find our submission guideline.
