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In "Room for Ripley, the math concept is measuring capacity using cups, pints, quarts, half gallons, and gallons.
If you would like to have more fun with the math concepts presented in "Room for Ripley, here are a few suggestions: Read the story with the child and talk about what is going on in each picture. Ask questions throughout the story, such as: " How much water is in the tank now?" " Do you think that will be enough for Ripley, or will Carlos have to add more?" " Is a pint more or less than a quart?" Give the child a measuring cup and a large jar or container. Have the child estimate how many cups of water it will take to fill the jar, and then keep track of the cups as he or she fills the container with water. After the container is filled, help the child figure out the capacity of the container. Is it approximately a pint? A quart? A half gallon? A gallon? Look in your kitchen or supermarket and identify items like milk, water, or cottage cheese that come in containers of different capacities. What comes in cups? In pints? In quarts? In half gallons? In gallons?
You can do some of these activities and the following ones with metric measures as well. For example, you can search for liter containers in your kitchen or supermarket, or find three containers that have the same capacity as a liter container.
Following are some activities that will help you extend the concepts presented in "Room for Ripley into a child's life.
Cooking: Make a simple recipe such as instant pudding. Figure out how much more of each ingredient you would need if you wanted to double the recipe.
Party: When your child has friends over, askwhat they would like to drink. Have the child figure out how much juice or soda you need if everyone gets one cup of his or her favorite drink. What if everyone wants two cups?
Around the House: Have the child fill a half-gallon container with water. Then help him or her find three other containers that he or she thinks will hold the same amount of water. Pour the water from the half-gallon container into the other containers to see if they do have the same capacity.
Synopsis
Carlos pours cups, pints and quarts of water into his fish bowl, getting ready for his new puppy, Ripley. Readers can learn about capacity as they see just how much water it takes to make room for Ripley!
Synopsis
Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series
Carlos pours cups, pints and quarts of water into his fish bowl, getting ready for his new puppy, Ripley. Readers can learn about capacity as they see just how much water it takes to make room for Ripley
Kids will love the story and the illustrations. Parents and educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding the math concepts a breeze--as well as the concrete examples of how math works. The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives. Math = Fun
MathStart is an award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy that teaches math through stories and visual models. Young readers find the stories engaging and relatable, because each story revolves around practical applications of the math concept being presented and features lively art from top-notch illustrators.
Charts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension. This unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed.
The 63-book series is divided into three levels with 21 books in each. The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K-Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1-3; Level 3 is Grades 2-4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.
Synopsis
Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series
Room for Ripley is perfect for teaching capacity to second, third, and fourth graders. Carlos pours cups, pints, and quarts of water into his fish bowl, getting ready for his new puppy, Ripley. How much water will it take to make room for Ripley?
Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Sylvie Wickstrom. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons a breeze--as well as the concrete examples of how math works The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives Math = Fun
MathStart is an award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy that teaches math through stories and visual models. Young readers find the stories engaging and relatable, because each story revolves around practical applications of the math concept being presented and features lively art from top-notch illustrators.
Charts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension. This unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed.
The 63-book series is divided into three levels with 21 books in each. The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K-Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1-3; Level 3 is Grades 2-4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.
Synopsis
"Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books." --Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJ
Room for Ripley is perfect for teaching capacity to second, third, and fourth graders. Carlos pours cups, pints, and quarts of water into his fish bowl, getting ready for his new puppy, Ripley. How much water will it take to make room for Ripley?
Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Sylvie Wickstrom. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons a breeze--as well as the concrete examples of how math works The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives Math skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success
This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in eachFun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessonsEngaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presentedLively art from top-notch illustratorsCharts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension
MathStart's unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed.
The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K-Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1-3; Level 3 is Grades 2-4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.
Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series
About the Author
Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J. Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach math.
Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston.
Sylvie Wickstrom is the author and illustrator of several books for children. I Love You, Mister Bear was inspired by Ms. Wickstrom's daughter, Sosha, who once rescued her own Mister Bear from a local yard sale. The original Mister Bear now keeps Ms. Wickstrom company in her studio while she writes and illustrates her picture books.
Sylvie Wickstrom grew up in France and now lives in Albany, New York.