Mark Hansen
MATH FOR ALL
TBR Books 2021
This short rhyming children’s picture book, written by educator/author Mark Hansen follows four animal characters as they go to school and have their negative preconceptions about mathematics challenged.
The book is a stimulus for breaking down some of the common myths/misconceptions students (and adults!) can have about maths. The students discover we can all do math with a growth mindset.
Available in various languages in many online bookstores including Amazon.
Why I recommend this book?
Because the mindset is crucial when it comes to learning and this booklet beautifully supplements Numberland.
Adults have a huge impact on their children’s mindset, and especially with maths it is often negative. Admit it .-) Not being good at maths is much more accepted than being clumsy at sports.
Am I open to learn? Is it okay not to always shine brightly, but also okay to be slower and make mistakes? Can I see the maths around me?
This booklet beautifully encourages a positive mindset – and then this mindset is nurtured because children acquire the understanding and knowledge of mathematics with Let’s visit Numberland.