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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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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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Ten Flashing Fireflies |A Cross-Curricular STEM Unit on Fireflies for Math, ELA, Science, and Music
ByAnna Cannelongo October 8, 2024October 29, 2025

This lesson plan for preschoolers and kindergartners creatively integrates math, ELA, science, and music using the theme of fireflies and lightning bugs. It includes activities like identifying fireflies on maps, counting exercises based on “Ten Flashing Fireflies,” and exploring firefly behavior, while promoting critical thinking about environmental issues like light pollution.

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11 Engaging Books About Black Holes
ByAnna Cannelongo August 1, 2024January 26, 2026

The content discusses the integration of black holes into a curriculum focused on the themes of Zero and Infinity. It explains black holes as singularities with infinite density that warp space-time. Various recommended children’s books address black holes, aiding in engaging students with the complexities of the subject while fostering a cross-curricular approach to learning.

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Using Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews to Decompose Numbers

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Zero and Infinity: Sparking Kids Imagination in Math Class

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Ten Flashing Fireflies |A Cross-Curricular STEM Unit on Fireflies for Math, ELA, Science, and Music

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