Lists of picture books and ways to use them effectively to teach mathematics.
Structure and features
The Fuse Education website below contains a video that shows teachers using picture books as a learning stimulus. It has suggestions of how you might use books effectively in mathematics.
Love2learn2day has a comprehensive list of picture books that can be used to promote discussion or introduce a concept. They are divided into topic categories so you can easily find a book that suits your needs. Many of the books can be found online, with either someone reading them or a PDF version available. Some are common titles that you might find in your school library. You could make a video of yourself reading the story aloud and send this home to students.
Links and files
Teacher notes
Picture books can be used to:
- provide a meaningful context for learning about mathematics
- introduce mathematical concepts and practise skills
- facilitate development and the use of the language of mathematics and numeracy
- provide opportunities for collaboration, problem solving, reasoning and thinking
- build fluency and understanding
- uncover and make connections between mathematics and everyday events
- support improved attitudes to mathematics.
