Let’s dive into 3 fraction books that kids and teachers love when it comes to introducing fraction concepts and connecting it to real-world situations.
Teaching fractions is so much fun. The real world connections are endless (and very engaging for students). One of my favorite ways to introduce fractions is through fraction books that students love. Here are 3 fraction books that kids and teachers love!
Fraction Fun (David Adler)
This straightforward children’s book about fractions is one of my favorites. David Adler combines clear explanations with fun, hands-on activities that students can replicate as they learn about fractions. The activities included are perfect as lesson openers, morning meeting activities, and small group lessons.
A Fractions Goal Parts of a Whole (Brian Cleary)
I love that this book by Brian Cleary introduces students to the parts of a fraction including the numerator and denominator, equivalent fractions, the whole, and changes in size as the denominator increases. He also explains how these concepts relate to our everyday lives: groups of people, recipes, planting, and more! Students love the rhyming and the illustrations really give students a chance to see the fractions in action.
Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Fraction Book (Jerry Pallotta)
This one is fun and delicious! Students explore the 12 rectangles of a milk chocolate bar as they learn about fraction concepts in this fun and engaging book. If you can’t use food in your lessons, that’s okay! Have students create a paper version of a Hershey’s milk chocolate bar as they listen to the book and practice these concepts.
There it is! My 3 favorite fraction books for teachings basic fraction concepts in fun and engaging ways! Do you have a favorite that didn’t make the list or do you love one of these, too? Comment below with your favorites!
