Tally O'Malley - Stuart J. Murphy

\nThe O'Malleys are off to the beach But it's a long, hot, boring drive. What can Eric, Bridget, and Nell do to keep busy? Play tally games, of course--counting up all the gray cars or green T-shirts they see. Whoever has the most marks at the end wins the game. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.This is a Level 2 MathStart book, which is perfect for kids ages 6 and up. The MathStart series uses funny stories and colorful art to show kids that they use math every day, even outside of the classroom Each book features an activity guide to have fun with the math concepts presented in the story. \nHelp kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series The O'Malleys are off to the beach But it's a long, hot, boring drive. What can Eric, Bridget, and Nell do to keep busy? Play tally games, of course--counting up all the gray cars or green T-shirts they see. Whoever has the most marks at the end wins the game. \nKids 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. \nHelp kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and f