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Using Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews to Decompose Numbers
ByAnna Cannelongo February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

The author, a licensed educator in Math and ELA, emphasizes integrating both subjects through engaging picture books like Donald Crews’s Ten Black Dots, which facilitates counting and addition. The lesson encourages imagination and communication. Educators are invited to subscribe for more creative math and STEM activities.

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Using a Picture Book and Magnetic Tiles To Teach Integers
ByAnna Cannelongo January 19, 2026January 22, 2026

The activity inspired by “Elevator Magic” by Stuart J. Murphy engages early elementary and middle school students in teaching subtraction with whole numbers and integers. It combines storytelling with creativity, allowing students to draw an elevator journey while solving equations at each stop, enhancing their mathematical understanding through imaginative learning.

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All I Want for Christmas is a Good STEM Lesson | The 12 Sleighs of Christmas
ByAnna Cannelongo December 11, 2025April 3, 2026

This post suggests using Sherri Duskey Rinker’s The Twelve Days of Christmas for engaging Christmas math and science lessons. It outlines the STEM Design Process, emphasizing the importance of creativity, communication, and iterative improvements in student projects. Incorporating picture books enhances engagement and connects literacy with STEM activities across all grade levels.

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Winnie the Pooh Day: Incorporating Literacy with STEM
ByAnna Cannelongo October 24, 2025December 5, 2025

The author recounts a delightful “Winnie-the-Pooh Day” with their son, featuring themed activities, STEM connections, and outdoor adventures, fostering imagination and quality time together.

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Zero and Infinity: Sparking Kids Imagination in Math Class
ByAnna Cannelongo November 7, 2024November 1, 2025

Many students find math unexciting due to its procedural nature, but exploring concepts like zero and infinity can reignite curiosity and wonder, potentially inspiring STEM careers. The author shares cross-curricular lesson plans from Pre-K to high school that align with Common Core standards, emphasizing creativity and holistic learning in math education.

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