It's About Time!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2005 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

It's About Time!

By Stuart J. Murphy, John Speirs (Illustrator)

Discover the magic of a day as kids learn to tell time through everyday adventures.

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40 pages· 143 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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In 'It's About Time!', young readers embark on a 24-hour journey filled with everyday activities, learning to tell time along the way. With engaging stories and lively illustrations, this book transforms math into a fun, relatable adventure. As children explore their daily routines, they grasp the concept of hours effortlessly. Perfect for pre-K to kindergarten, this story not only teaches time-telling but also integrates math into real life, making learning both enjoyable and practical. Will your child master the clock and discover the joy of math in their world?

From the publisher

“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 NJIt’s About Time! is perfect for teaching the concept of hours and time telling to pre-K through kindergarteners. A twenty-four-hour day is full of great things to do! And things kids do every day are depicted in this book to make this an easy introduction to the skill of telling time.Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by John Speirs. 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 comprehensionMathStart’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!

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Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
143
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~51L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1
F&P level
~B
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
86412
Publication
Published
March 1, 2005
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060557690

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