For example, give him some buttons with different sizes and ask him to classify them. If he classifies buttons interms of color, next time give the problem in such a manner so that he will use another perspective such as shape or size. This is one integrated approach for development of curriculum for teaching mathematics. Traditional math instruction makes children bored. If we use literature as tool for math teaching, may be our children can enjoy it.
Literature provides a way for children to make mathematics learning much more personal.
Research has shown that children learn material best when it has meaning and usefulness for them. Literature is a way to give math meaning. When I was young, I have read one poem titled 'Haradhan's 10 sons'. In the poem , you would find that how Haradhan lost his sons one by one. Content of the poem helps us in understanding subtraction.