Literature-Based Activities for Integrating Mathematics with Other Content Areas K-2

This book provides easy-to-implement, literature-based activities that connect standards-based grades K-2 mathematics lessons with concepts derived from science, social studies, and the arts standards. 

• Presents a matrix of activities listing the literature used for each activity and the Mathematics concepts covered as well as concepts covered for the other content areas.
• Includes overviews of the children’s literature accompany each activity.
• Integrates National Content Standards (NCTM, NSES, NCSS, NAEA) within each activity that support standards-based instruction.
• Guides teachers to implement each activity and assess students’ learning successfully with step-by-step descriptions .
• Features reproducible worksheets for activities that require recording or written response, saving teachers time when incorporating an activity into lessons.
• Contains assessment tools and rubrics in the Appendix.