Marrewa, Jennifer

Introduces graphing through a story about neighborhood children planning a summer block party.

When it begins to rain in a small local park a small group of children plan to build a minipark which will fit on a table. Each child brings something which resembles objects in the park like paper rolls for tunnels, a shoebox for a bench, and an empty box which looks like a cube much like a building at the park.

Teaches money counting skills through a story in which three children go to a store to buy supplies for their new writing club.

A young girl and a young boy help their families plan road trips, discussing the distances between cities and attractions in California and in Texas.

Introduces graphing through a story about neighborhood children planning a summer block party.

Teaches measuring skills, including the use of string lengths, heel-to-toe steps, and other techniques, through a story in which Mrs. Perez and her students plan and enjoy a treasure hunt.