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- 72 fiction and non-fiction books
- Organized around the key big ideas within each math strand: Number Sense, Patterning and Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Data Management and Probability
- Supports teachers in facilitating differentiated instruction
- 3–12 titles per big idea (based on the Pearson Canada Mathematics Learning Progression)
- Each book allows students to consolidate a building block of understanding within a big idea, priming them for the next building block
- Fun, engaging stories put math in real-life contexts
The Mathology Little Books collection includes:
- Little Books (K-3) & Lap Books (K)
- Annotated Teacher’s Guides with easy-to-implement ideas to facilitate rich math conversations and meaningful lessons in whole class, small groups, and learning centres
- Digital versions of the Little Books, with audio and an interactive activity
- Digital versions of the Teacher’s Guides with modifiable line masters and assessment masters, and the student story with and without words for projection
Mathology Little Books Teacher's Guides
The Teacher’s Guide is a key companion to each Mathology Little Book and allows educators to facilitate rich and meaningful math lessons in order for students to develop key building blocks of understanding within key math concepts.
- Identifies key math focus areas for each book
- Includes prompts for meaningful math conversations with specific math focuses
- Options for large-group lessons, organized in three-part lessons
- Options for activities in small groups and for learning centres, designed to help students develop routines so that they can work in pairs or alone, helping teacher with classroom management
- Includes notes on What to Look For as teacher makes prompts
- Modifiable assessment masters and line masters
- Options for Home Connection
- Included: Digital version of Teacher’s Guide; and digital version of student story, with and without words for projection
A Warm, Cozy Nest
Big Idea: Numbers tell us how many and how much.
- count sets to 5
- recognize numerals to 5
Lots of Dots!
Big Idea: Numbers tell us how many and how much.
- subitize and count sets to 10
- compose and decompose to 10
Animals Hide
Big Idea: Numbers tell us how many and how much.
- count sets to 10
- compare quantities to 10
Dan’s Doggy Daycare
Big Idea: Numbers tell us how many and how much.
- count and compare sets to 10
- compose and decompose 10
Acorns for Wilaiya
Big Idea: Numbers tell us how many and how much.
- count sets to 10
- compare sets to 10
Spot Check!
Big Idea: Numbers are related in many ways.
- compare quantities to 10
- count sets to 10
Time for Games
Big Idea: Numbers are related in many ways.
- compare quantities to 10 (further developed)
- count sets to 10 (further developed)
Let’s Play Waltes!
Big Idea: Numbers are related in many ways.
- count and compare to 10
- compose and decompose to 10
A Lot of Noise
Big Idea: Patterns can be described mathematically.
- identify and extend repeating patterns
- reproduce and create repeating patterns
We Can Bead!
Big Idea: Patterns can be described mathematically.
- describe, extend, and create repeating patterns
- sort objects by attributes
To Be Long
Big Idea: Many things in our world have attributes that can be measured and compared.
- compare objects by length
- order objects by length
The Best in Show
Big Idea: Units can be used to measure and compare attributes.
- measure to compare and order objects
- choose and use measuring tools
Zoom In, Zoom Out
Big Idea: Shapes and solids can be explored and compared based on attributes.
- identify shapes
- locate objects
The Castle Wall
Big Idea: Shapes and solids can be explored and compared based on attributes.
- explore, describe, and compare shapes and solids
- create and describe 3-D structures
The New Nest
Big Idea: Objects can be located in space and looked at from different perspectives.
- locate objects in space
- recognize shapes
Hedge and Hog
Big Idea: Collecting and displaying data can help us predict and interpret situations.
- collect and interpret data
- sort a collection
On Safari!
Big Idea: Numbers tell us how many and how much.
- count sets to 20
- add 1 or 2
Paddling the River
Big Idea: Numbers are related in many ways.
- count, compare, and order to 20
- compose and decompose to 20
A Family Cookout
Big Idea: Numbers are related in many ways.
- compare and order quantities to 25
- estimate and count to 50
At the Corn Farm
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be grouped by units or split into units.
- group quantities based on units of 10
- compare and order sets/quantities to 20
How Many Is Too Many?
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be grouped by units or split into units.
- estimate and group to skip-count to 50
- compare quantities to 50
That's 10!
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add and subtract to 10
- compose and decompose 10
Hockey Time!
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add and subtract to 20
- compose and decompose to 20
Cats and Kittens!
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add and subtract to 20
- compare quantities to 20
Buy 1—Get 1
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add and subtract to 20
- develop addition and subtraction strategies
Canada's Oldest Sport
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add and subtract to 20
- compare and order sets to 20
Midnight and Snowfall
Big Idea: Patterns can be described mathematically.
- identify and describe repeating patterns
- compare and create patterns
Nutty and Wolfy
Big Idea: Patterns can be described mathematically.
- explore equality and inequality
- compare quantities to 20
The Amazing Seed
Big Idea: Many things in our world have attributes that can be measured and compared.
- estimate and compare attributes
- estimate and measure using non-standard units
Animal Measures
Big Idea: Units can be used to measure and compare attributes.
- estimate and measure length
- compare measures according to length
What Was Here?
Big Idea: Shapes and solids can be explored and compared based on attributes.
- find and describe shapes and solids
- explore and classify shapes and solids
The Tailor Shop
Big Idea: Shapes and solids can be transformed in many ways.
- transform and describe shapes
- describe and compare shapes
Memory Book
Big Idea: Objects can be located in space and looked at from different perspectives.
- locate and map objects in the environment
- investigate 2-D shapes and 3-D solids
Graph It!
Big Idea: Collecting and displaying data can help us predict and interpret situations.
- interpret concrete graphs and picture graphs
- build concrete graphs and picture graphs
What Would You Rather?
Big Idea: Numbers are related in many ways.
- compare quantities to 100
- estimate and count to 100
Ways to Count
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be grouped by units or split into units.
- estimate and group to count to 100
- skip-count to 100
Family Fun Day
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be grouped by units or split into units.
- split quantities into equal groups to count to 100
- compose/decompose to 100
Back to Batoche
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be grouped by units or split into units.
- group quantities based on units of 10
- compare/order numbers to 100
The Best Birthday
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be grouped by units or split into units.
- split wholes into equal parts (fractions)
- model equal grouping/sharing
Array’s Bakery
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- solve addition/subtraction problems
- solve equal grouping/sharing problems
Marbles, Alleys, Mibs, and Guli!
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add/subtract 2-digit numbers
- solve equal grouping/sharing problems
A Class-full of Projects
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add/subtract to 100
- compose/decompose based on units of 10
The Money Jar
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add/subtract to 100 (further developed)
- compose/decompose based on units of 10
The Great Dogsled Race
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add/subtract to 100
- compare/order numbers
The Best Surprise
Big Idea: Patterns can be described mathematically.
- explore growing and shrinking patterns
- investigate number patterns
Pattern Quest
Big Idea: Patterns can be described mathematically.
- investigate repeating patterns
- investigate growing and shrinking patterns
Kokum’s Bannock
Big Idea: Patterns can be described mathematically.
- model and describe equality and inequality
- explore properties of addition and subtraction
Getting Ready for School
Big Idea: Units can be used to measure and compare attributes.
- estimate and measure length, duration, and distance around
- compare, order, and describe measures
The Discovery
Big Idea: Units can be used to measure and compare attributes.
- estimate and measure length, perimeter, and area
- compare and describe length, perimeter, and area
I Spy Awesome Buildings
Big Idea: Shapes and solids can be explored and compared based on attributes.
- find and classify 2-D shapes in 3-D objects
- investigate and make 2-D shapes
Sharing Our Stories
Big Idea: Shapes and solids can be transformed in many ways.
- explore lines of symmetry in 2-D shapes
- explore 2-D shapes
Robo
Big Idea: Objects can be located in space and looked at from different perspectives.
- describe the location of objects
- explore and describe the movement of objects
Big Buddy Days
Big Idea: Collecting and displaying data can help us predict and interpret situations.
- build pictographs
- interpret pictographs
Marsh Watch
Big Idea: Collecting and displaying data can help us predict and interpret situations.
- collect, organize, and display data in graphs
- read and ask questions about graphs
Fantastic Journeys
Big Idea: Numbers are related in many ways.
- estimate quantities to 1000
- compare/order quantities to 1000
Hockey Homework
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be grouped by units or split into units.
- split wholes into equal parts (fractions)
- compare fractions
Finding Buster
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be grouped by units or split into units.
- compose to 1000 based on place-value
- compare/order numbers to 1000
How Numbers Work
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be grouped by units or split into units.
- compose/decompose 3-digit numbers
- find and use number patterns
Math Makes Me Laugh
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add/subtract to 1000
- estimate, compare, and order numbers to 1000
The Street Party
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add/subtract to 1000
- compare/order numbers to 1000 (further developed)
Planting Seeds
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be added and subtracted to determine how many or how much.
- add/subtract to 1000
- develop concept of multiplication
Sports Camp
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be multiplied (by grouping units) and divided (by splitting into units) to determine how many or how much.
- model and solve equal grouping/sharing problems
- relate adding to multiplying, subtracting to dividing
Calla’s Jingle Dress
Big Idea: Quantities and numbers can be multiplied (by grouping units) and divided (by splitting into units) to determine how many or how much.
- multiply and divide to 50
- add and subtract to 100
Namir’s Marvellous Masterpieces
Big Idea: Patterns can be described mathematically.
- investigate growing and shrinking patterns (further developed)
- use equations to represent simple growing and shrinking patterns
A Week of Challenges
Big Idea: Patterns can be described mathematically.
- use properties of equality to solve problems
- use the language of algebra
Goat Island
Big Idea: Units can be used to measure and compare attributes.
- measure time, temperature, and length
- explore units of measure and their relationships
Measurements About YOU!
Big Idea: Units can be used to measure and compare attributes.
- estimate, measure, and compare attributes
- identify and relate measures
The Bunny Challenge
Big Idea: Units can be used to measure and compare attributes.
- estimate, measure, and compare area
- estimate, measure, and compare perimeter
WONDERful Buildings
Big Idea: Shapes and solids can be explored and compared based on attributes.
- identify, describe, and compare 2-D shapes and 3-D solids
- compose and decompose 2-D shapes and 3-D solids
Gallery Tour
Big Idea: Shapes and solids can be transformed in many ways.
- describe and compare transformations
- identify, describe, and compare 2-D shapes
Welcome to The Nature Park
Big Idea: Collecting and displaying data can help us predict and interpret situations.
- interpret charts, tables, pictographs, and bar graphs
- draw conclusions from data displays
Chance
Big Idea: Collecting and displaying data can help us predict and interpret situations.
- explore the likelihood of different outcomes
- investigate the fairness of games