Book details
The Penny Pot: Level 3, Counting Coins (Mathstart)
Description
Stuart J. Murphy travels across the United States engaging with children about the importance of math in everyday activities such as sharing a pizza, spending their allowance, and sorting socks. He writes entertaining stories that highlight the fun aspects of math, which can be seen in scenarios like counting coin combinations at a school fair face painting booth to make a total of fifty cents. Follow along and count coins with Jessie and her friends as they are transformed into a clown, a monster, and more at the face painting booth. With a naughty cat underfoot and festive illustrations by Lynne Cravath, this coin counting story is sure to be a favorite. Level 3, Counting Coins (Mathstart)
Age
7-9
Text complexity
emerging
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#5
Why to read
- Educational Value: 'The Penny Pot: Level 3, Counting Coins (Mathstart)' by Stuart J. Murphy is designed to teach children about counting coins and making change, which are essential math skills. Reading this book can help reinforce these concepts in a fun and engaging way.
- Storytelling Approach: The book uses a storytelling approach to teach math, which can be more effective for young learners. The narrative about a face painting booth and the penny pot makes learning about coins relatable and enjoyable.
- Illustrations and Visual Learning: The book is filled with colorful illustrations that not only capture children's attention but also serve as visual aids to help them understand the process of counting coins and calculating change.
- Series Continuity: As part of the MathStart series, this book is one of many that cover different math concepts. Reading 'The Penny Pot' can encourage children to explore other books in the series, thus broadening their mathematical knowledge and skills.