The City Trail
A Skip-Counting Tale
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"On a trip into the big city, Were mom, dad, brother, and me. With lots of different sights to see, We counted things in groups of three."
A journey into a big city proves that skip-counting can be great fun! This adventurous rhyming tale introduces children to the foundational mathematics concept of skip-counting number sets. A family's exploration of sights within a big city proves that mathematics is everywhere! Each stop along the journey identifies a common characteristic of a city setting, supporting numeration, number patterns, and multiplication concepts. Literacy and mathematics connections strengthen children's language and mathematical skills with reinforcement in rhyming word and language patterns, conceptual mathematics skills, and vocabulary development.
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"On a trip into the big city, Were mom, dad, brother, and me. With lots of different sights to see, We counted things in groups of three."
A journey into a big city proves that skip-counting can be great fun! This adventurous rhyming tale introduces children to the foundational mathematics concept of skip-counting number sets. A family's exploration of sights within a big city proves that mathematics is everywhere! Each stop along the journey identifies a common characteristic of a city setting, supporting numeration, number patterns, and multiplication concepts. Literacy and mathematics connections strengthen children's language and mathematical skills with reinforcement in rhyming word and language patterns, conceptual mathematics skills, and vocabulary development.
About the Author
Dr. Kass is a special educator, researcher, and published author who resides in northern New Jersey with her husband and two sons. Her professional background includes experience in elementary, special education, and inclusive classroom settings, as well as providing professional development training to teachers. Her research highlights the benefits of literacy and mathematics integration to support learning. Other books by Dr. Kass include Playground Time: A Skip-Counting Rhyme, nominated for a 2010 IPPY Award and a 2010 Next Generation Indie Excellence Award in children's literature. For more information and details of related research and upcoming publications, visit www.danielekass.com.