“The books convey bigger mathematical concepts.”
– Jane E. Baker, Phd – Tennessee Tech University
series titles
The Good Neighbors Store an Award – A Cheesy Mouse Tale of Addition with Regrouping
When the Good Neighbors each receive a cheesy reward, some of the mice discover that they do not have enough room to store it all safely inside their houses. Can the Good Neighbors work together to solve their cheese storage problem? The mice’s story models the addition with regrouping process as demonstrated with base ten blocks.
The Good Neighbors’ Cheese Feast – A Cheesy Mouse Tale of Subtraction with Regrouping
When the Good Neighbors decide to have a cheese feast, some of the mice discover that they do not have enough cheese to make their cheesy dishes. Can the Good Neighbors work together to solve their cheese shortage problem? The mice’s story models the subtraction with regrouping process as demonstrated with base ten blocks.
Onesie’s Odd Job – A Cheesy Mouse Tale of Even and Odd
Onesie feels sad and small until he learns about his odd job determining if the number of cubes that make up all of the cheese in his neighborhood is even or odd. Onesie is quickly employed when the mice receive a mysterious letter in the mail. The narrative and colorful illustrations provide children with base ten block visual models of even and odd numbers, as well as a deep conceptual understanding of what makes numbers even and odd.
“The books are perfect for hands-on, developmentally appropriate manipulative activities.”
– Jane E. Baker, Phd – Tennessee Tech University
free supplemental materials
Download free professionally designed supplemental materials. The backline masters include templates, and printable cards with game ideas and directions. Project one of several downloadable reference posters in your classroom.
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“We love how the books connect literacy and math. We love them!”
– Jane E. Baker, Phd – Tennessee Tech University
