A counting book in which a little monster's birthday party gets out of control.

The number of monsters engaged in various activities at a picnic always adds up to ten. Includes related activities

A math-phobic boy faces another dreaded evening of multiplication when a monster suddenly appears in his room and offers him a deal he cannot refuse. After a quick signature on a contract, the boy's problems are solved, and his homework is ready to turn in the next day. At first, everything adds up perfectly. But when the boy's math knowledge is tested at school, his troubles begin to multiply. What did the fine print on that contract read? "In paragraph seven of clause ninety-three, "If you don't learn anything, do not blame me!" When the bill comes due, will our hero have the money—and the math skills—to subtract that wicked monster from his life once and for all?

Rhyming text and illustrations follow the activities of a group of twelve monsters that diminishes one by one. Includes a section of counting activities

Fun stories and colorful characters will delight young readers as they learn basic math concepts.

Fun stories and colorful characters will delight young readers as they learn basic math concepts.

Learn the secrets to getting your entire school excited about math! This book from acclaimed author Dr. Nicki Newton and experienced instructional specialist Janet Nuzzie shows you how to integrate engaging math instruction at every level, from the small group project to the school-wide assembly. With contributions from math coaches, district leaders, and classroom teachers, this book will give you the practical tools you need to boost student proficiency, encourage collaboration between staff members, and make math an important part of school life. You’ll also learn how to: Create a safe and inviting environment for mathematics instruction; Devote adequate amounts of instructional time to help students develop their skill set as proficient mathematicians; Use real-world contexts and hands-on instruction to boost engagement; Give students the tools and opportunities to be confident, to question, to take risks, and to make mistakes; And much much more!

There are monsters in my maths book, there are monsters in the yard. There are monsters in all the classrooms, monsters make school hard. I try to wish the monsters away, but they're too hard to scare. "Wherever I am, whatever I'm doing, the monsters are always there." The monsters are with me always, they're around me every day. But with a friend by your side you can scare any monster away.

Contains forty simple manipulatives designed to help students in grades one through three improve their math skills.