Summary
We have just provided a few picture books and activities that can enhance children's understanding of mathematics. There are many picture books that can teach children about mathematics. We hope that this article helps you to begin to use those books as a starting point for creating a mathematics-enriched early childhood classroom.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
Resources for teachers
Baratta-Lorton, Mary (1976).Mathematics Their Way, rev. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company.
Baratta-Lorton, Mary (1979).Workjobs II: Number Activities for Early Childhood. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co.
Bredekamp, Sue (Ed.) (1987).Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8. Washington, DC: NAEYC.
Brown, Sam (1992).One, Two, Buckle My Shoe: Math Activities for Young Children. Mt. Rainier, MD: Gryphon House.
Franco, Betsy, & Randolph, Micaelia (1987).Windows on Mathematics Series. New York: Creative Publications.
Hollombe, Libby, & Lowe, Gail (1979).Unifix One Step at a Time: Number Concepts. New York: Lake Shore Curriculum Materials Co.
Stone, Janet (1990).Hands on Math: Manipulative Math for Young Children. Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman & Co.
References
Ahlberg, J., & Ahlberg, R. (1986).The Jolly Postman. London: Little, Brown and Company.
Ahlberg, J., & Ahlberg, R. (1988).Starting School. London: Viking Kestrel.
Brychta, A. (1984).The Wishwhat. London: Oxford University Press.
Crews, D. (1982).Carousel. New York: Greenwillow.
Flack, M., & Wiese, K. (1933).The Story of Ping. New York: Viking.
Gag, W. (1928).Millions of Cats. New York: Coward-McCann, Inc.
Hill, E. (1980).Where's Spot? New York: Putnam.
Hoban, R., & Williams, G. (1960).Bedtime for Francis. New York: Harper & Row.
Hoban, T. (1974).Circles, Triangles, and Squares. New York: Macmillan.
Martin, B., & Carle, E. (1967).Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? New York: Holt.
Mercer, M. (1987).There's an Alligator Under My Bed. New York: Dial Books for Young Readers.
Piper, W. (1954).The Little Engine That Could. New York: Platte and Munk.
Wildsmith, B. (1971).Puzzles. New York: Franklin Watts.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
McMath, J., King, M.A. Using picture books to teach mathematical concepts. Early Childhood Educ J 21, 18–22 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02361398
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02361398