This Kindergarten program integrates reading and writing with sorting objects, comparing size and shape, ordering events, and recognizing numerals. Arithmetic operations and patterns are also emphasized at this level. Each grade level kit contains several components. Each kit also contains a teacher's resource book demonstrating the links to mathematics as well as the cultural emphasis for that grade level. This book outlines suggested lessons, including an introduction, historical highlights, and discussion questions.
Further resources are assessment ideas, extended activities, blackline masters, and a bibliography.
This series is available in Spanish with a French translation in process. The Australian, Awards for Excellence in Educational Publishing, Overall winner. Using children's literature in math and science. ENC does NOT distribute this resource. Mathtales titles include I think I'll go flying, Pretty patterns, The puppets' party, Buster the balloon, Buzzing bees, Frowning clowns, The squirrels' store, and Ten tiny ants.