Dinos Love Numbers: Maths is Easy with Dinosaurs!
What’s inside...
This engaging book, 'Dinos Love Numbers,' introduces young readers to the magical world of numbers with the help of friendly dinosaurs. The book covers basic arithmetic, number recognition, counting skills, shapes, fractions, addition, subtraction, and measurements through fun illustrations of prehistoric creatures. With interesting examples like comparing dinosaur heights to double-decker buses and illustrating which dinosaur would win a race, the book makes learning math exciting and enjoyable for children aged 5 and up.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-9
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the dinosaurs would do if they had to use numbers to save their friends?
How do you think learning numbers helps the dinosaurs in their daily lives?
If you were a dinosaur, which maths problem would you want to solve first and why?
How do numbers help us in our daily activities, just like they do for the dinosaurs?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think about how numbers integrate into their daily life, much like the dinosaurs in the book. Ask them to relate scenarios in the book to real-life situations where they use numbers. Highlight the fun aspect of learning maths through storytelling by asking them to create their own short story involving numbers and dinosaurs. Reinforce the importance of numbers by discussing how different tasks would be challenging without the knowledge of basic maths, linking it back to the adventures in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding basic mathematics
Explanation: Through engaging tales of dinosaurs, children are introduced to numbers and elementary math concepts like addition and subtraction.
Real-World Application: This helps children apply mathematical reasoning in daily activities such as counting objects or dividing snacks among friends.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The book presents scenarios where dinosaurs face problems that can only be solved with math, encouraging kids to think critically.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to approach challenges logically, whether it's figuring out how many apples they have left or solving puzzles.
Example Lesson: Importance of collaboration
Explanation: Dinosaurs in the book often team up to solve math-related challenges, highlighting the value of working together.
Real-World Application: Children learn to cooperate with peers during group activities or team sports, understanding everyone's role in achieving a common goal.
Example Lesson: Fostering curiosity and learning
Explanation: Curious dinosaurs explore math through fun adventures, making learning a dynamic and exciting process.
Real-World Application: It encourages children to stay curious and enthusiastic about learning new things, whether in or outside of the classroom.