347 Fact Family Drive: An Introduction to Fact Families
What’s inside...
Welcome to Fact Family Drive! Meet 3, 4, and 7 - a family of numbers that is no different than a real family. This fact family has four main problems that cause them to add and subtract together. 347 Fact Family Drive teaches kids all about math fact families and is the perfect introduction to fact families for kindergarteners through third graders. Kids will love to learn about fact families through this creative story and loveable characters. Parents and educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding fact families and their 2 related addition and 2 related subtraction facts engaging for their children.
Discussion points
What is a fact family and how are the numbers related in the examples from the book?
Can you create your own fact family like the ones you saw in the story?
Why do you think it is important to learn about fact families in math?
How did the characters in the book use fact families to solve problems?
What was your favorite part of the book and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to draw their own fact family house, just like in the book, and fill it with numbers that relate to each other.
While reading, pause after each fact family introduction and ask your child to explain it in their own words to reinforce understanding.
Relate the concept of fact families to real-life scenarios that involve numbers, to show practical applications of what they're learning.
Praise efforts in understanding and relating the concepts, regardless of accuracy, to promote a positive learning environment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Relationships in Mathematics
Explanation: Through engaging characters and a journey around Fact Family Drive, children learn how numbers in a fact family are connected just like members of a family.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this concept by recognizing patterns in number sets, aiding their problem-solving and mental arithmetic skills during everyday activities like shopping or playing games.
Example Lesson: Enhancing Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The book portrays characters working together to solve mathematical puzzles, demonstrating the importance of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the value of working with others to achieve common goals, which they can use in group activities at school or in sports.
Example Lesson: Developing Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Through interactive puzzles and challenges, the book illustrates various strategies to tackle mathematical problems, encouraging critical thinking.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children with decision making and facing academic challenges confidently not just in math, but in other subjects as well.
Example Lesson: Building Confidence with Numbers
Explanation: As children navigate through Fact Family Drive, they solve mathematical problems that instill a sense of achievement and confidence in handling numbers.
Real-World Application: This newfound confidence can help children approach their math homework with a positive attitude, reducing anxiety related to mathematics.