Integrating Math: Avoid the summer slump

Reading is the focus of many summer programs in libraries, schools, and other news media. Let's not forget about math that is equally important. We don't want students to loose those multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and other mathematic skills other than counting.

"Suggestions for students entering sixth grade, for example, include playing card games, finding the best buy at the grocery store, and calculating the tip at a restaurant. Even a long car ride can provide fodder for math games; just think of all those numbers on license plates" (Article, Summer of 4 + 2, July 31, 2011|By Lisa Kocian, Boston Globe Staff).

Here are some books to get the children out of that slump.








Of course, I tried to involve the snacks the children are eating this summer so you can combine snack time with math time. Enjoy!