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Using Children’s Literature to Teach Elementary Math and Economics

Presenter: Council for Economic Education
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Discover how picture books can give your classroom an instant boost by combining literature, math, and economics to teach activity-based lessons.  The provided lessons and activities enhance learning, promote critical thinking, and build problem solving skills.  Featured books include classics such as Alexander Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday as well as new titles like Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money. Lessons, web resources, and a topical bibliography are included.

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