Monster Musical Chairs

By Stuart J. Murphy, Scott Nash (Illustrator)

Monsters vanish with each musical pause, teaching subtraction through play.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a lively game of musical chairs, monsters disappear one by one, introducing young children to the concept of subtraction. As the music plays, kids are drawn into a fun and engaging story that makes math come alive. With vibrant illustrations and interactive activities, this book transforms learning into an exciting adventure. Will the last monster standing win the game? Discover how subtraction can be as simple as a game of musical chairs, where every pause brings a new lesson in numbers.

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 NJMonster Musical Chairs is perfect for teaching subtracting one to pre-K through kindergarteners. Every time the music stops, one more monster is OUT! Kids won’t be able to sit still for this musical introduction to subtraction at its simplest.Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Scott Nash. 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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