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Bedtime Math #2
Bedtime Math: This Time It's Personal: This Time It's Personal
"We want kids to feel about math the way they feel about dessert after dinner." —Laura Overdeck, Time magazine
Our mission: to make math a fun part of kids’ everyday lives. We all know it’s wonderful to read bedtime stories to kids, but what about doing math? Many generations of Americans are uncomfortable with math and numbers, and too often we hear the phrase, “I’m just not good at math!” For decades, this attitude has trickled down from parents to their kids, and we now have a culture that finds math dry, intimidating, and just not cool. Bedtime Math wants to change all that.
This time, Bedtime Math 2 is getting personal and talking all about Y.O.U. Inside this book, families will find fun, mischief-making math problems to tackle—math that isn’t just kid-friendly, but actually kid-appealing. With over 100 math riddles on topics from missing socks and glitter to your favorite wild pet and how fast you can run, kids will find math isn’t just fun, it can be found in their everyday lives. And with three different levels of challenge (Wee ones, Little kids, and Big kids), plus a brand-new Bonus question, there’s something for everyone. We can make numbers fun, and change the world, one Bedtime Math puzzle at a time.
Our mission: to make math a fun part of kids’ everyday lives. We all know it’s wonderful to read bedtime stories to kids, but what about doing math? Many generations of Americans are uncomfortable with math and numbers, and too often we hear the phrase, “I’m just not good at math!” For decades, this attitude has trickled down from parents to their kids, and we now have a culture that finds math dry, intimidating, and just not cool. Bedtime Math wants to change all that.
This time, Bedtime Math 2 is getting personal and talking all about Y.O.U. Inside this book, families will find fun, mischief-making math problems to tackle—math that isn’t just kid-friendly, but actually kid-appealing. With over 100 math riddles on topics from missing socks and glitter to your favorite wild pet and how fast you can run, kids will find math isn’t just fun, it can be found in their everyday lives. And with three different levels of challenge (Wee ones, Little kids, and Big kids), plus a brand-new Bonus question, there’s something for everyone. We can make numbers fun, and change the world, one Bedtime Math puzzle at a time.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published March 11, 2014
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February 24, 2017
„Математика за лека нощ”? Е, вярно, доста от нас сигурно са заспивали от скука в часовете по математика, но чак пък да я използват вместо приказка преди лягане... Обаче май се оказва, че дори и това е възможно! Но трябва да започнем днешното ревю с остра критика – заглавието на поредицата на Лора Овърдек и издателство „Софтпрес” е доста подвеждащо! Книжките „Математика за лека нощ” е всичко друго, но не и приспивни! Прочетете ревюто на "Книжни Криле":
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August 20, 2020
The kids wanted to finish this in a week, but we only do 1-2 stories a night. I felt the math in this one for the first 75% is a bit easier than the last book and the stories were more enjoyable. These are great books to sneak in a quick bit of math right before bedtime for children who are learning to count up to ones able do division and fractions.
April 7, 2014
I initially doubted that the bedtime math books would really be fun for kids. My own slight math anxiety blinded me to the idea that kids might see math as anything other than a chore. Was I ever wrong! This book is a fantastic way to get kids engaged with math. My son LOVES doing these math problems before bed, and it really calms him down and gives him focus, so that we have even more fun reading stories after we've done our math. He l says that he loves math, and is confident in his abilities to solve these problems as we work through them together. In fact, since we've started Bedtime Math, the most effective way to get him to put his pajamas on is to say, "Hey buddy, if we don't get moving, we won't have time for math."
If you are inclined to write this book off as the kind of thing that is only for parents who need to be sure that their preschooler will get into the Ivy of their choice when the time comes, I strongly encourage you to try Bedtime Math with your child and see how it goes. Kudos to Laura Overdeck and her team. Bedtime Math IS lots of fun!
If you are inclined to write this book off as the kind of thing that is only for parents who need to be sure that their preschooler will get into the Ivy of their choice when the time comes, I strongly encourage you to try Bedtime Math with your child and see how it goes. Kudos to Laura Overdeck and her team. Bedtime Math IS lots of fun!
November 14, 2017
I thought this was better than book #1 in the series.
There was more thought to exactly what types of problems were assigned to each level. For example, "Wee Ones" problems were either counting, which is bigger (with single digit #s), or simple patterns.
The illustrations were good and were especially helpful with Wee Ones problems. There was one problem (where a non-Wee Ones problem had to do with the difference in number of letters between 2 names) where I thought that the illustration mis-represented the problem.
This isn't what the best math teachers for young ones would do with kids, but it's not bad, either. For parents who want to do SOMETHING, then it's a good start.
There was more thought to exactly what types of problems were assigned to each level. For example, "Wee Ones" problems were either counting, which is bigger (with single digit #s), or simple patterns.
The illustrations were good and were especially helpful with Wee Ones problems. There was one problem (where a non-Wee Ones problem had to do with the difference in number of letters between 2 names) where I thought that the illustration mis-represented the problem.
This isn't what the best math teachers for young ones would do with kids, but it's not bad, either. For parents who want to do SOMETHING, then it's a good start.
July 24, 2018
I LOVE this
I wish my kids were small again
it's chunked up into readable pieces to "chew on" and discuss
simply wonderful resource for families to promote math conversation
I love how this is chunked by age groups- families often have children in multiple ages
answers on the page may be helpful for parents too
colorful as well
I highly recommend this
I wish my kids were small again
it's chunked up into readable pieces to "chew on" and discuss
simply wonderful resource for families to promote math conversation
I love how this is chunked by age groups- families often have children in multiple ages
answers on the page may be helpful for parents too
colorful as well
I highly recommend this
April 18, 2019
I like this second book even better than the first. A clever idea in a world where children can easily be convinced that math is difficult, no fun, and certainly not anything they want to engage with. I will be getting a copy for my First grade classroom, where I think it will create a stir of excitement among many of my students.
October 16, 2017
Even more fun ways to practice math.
October 29, 2017
Wish there were more books like these!0
April 18, 2018
As good as the first but for younger kids I think.
February 18, 2019
I liked how this book gave activities / questions for different aged/skilled kiddos. Children would like the "stories" and the pictures.
February 3, 2020
This is the second one of these we own. My 6 and 9 year old love answering the questions.
September 20, 2022
My kids and I loved this book!
September 23, 2014
“If you make 2 squawks, then a snort, then repeat in that order, what’s the 8th sound you make?”
“If you eat 1 piece of cake on our 1st birthday, 2 on your 2nd, and so on, how many pieces total have you eaten by your 10th birthday?”
“If you have 17 socks in the drawer, but there are only 6 matching pairs, how many extra socks do you have left to make sock puppets?”
"Bedtime Math” includes over 100 math problems that cover a range of topics from glitter to missing socks and how fast you can run. The goal is to make math fun, and emphasize how math surrounds us in our daily lives. There are different levels of challenge (wee ones, little kids, big kids, plus bonus questions).
The book project grew out of the author’s own experiences with her children. She gave them zany math problems at bedtime and soon friends were asking her to share them. Laura Overdeck holds a BA in astrophysics from Princeton and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. For readers who want the experience to continue even after the book is closed, visit bedtimemath.org for additional math riddles.
While the math problems may not keep your reader up ALL night, it certainly beats counting sheep once it is time for lights out!
“If you eat 1 piece of cake on our 1st birthday, 2 on your 2nd, and so on, how many pieces total have you eaten by your 10th birthday?”
“If you have 17 socks in the drawer, but there are only 6 matching pairs, how many extra socks do you have left to make sock puppets?”
"Bedtime Math” includes over 100 math problems that cover a range of topics from glitter to missing socks and how fast you can run. The goal is to make math fun, and emphasize how math surrounds us in our daily lives. There are different levels of challenge (wee ones, little kids, big kids, plus bonus questions).
The book project grew out of the author’s own experiences with her children. She gave them zany math problems at bedtime and soon friends were asking her to share them. Laura Overdeck holds a BA in astrophysics from Princeton and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. For readers who want the experience to continue even after the book is closed, visit bedtimemath.org for additional math riddles.
While the math problems may not keep your reader up ALL night, it certainly beats counting sheep once it is time for lights out!
November 19, 2015
Who says that math can’t be fun. This Bedtime Math (This time it’s personal) story book features spreads with brief narratives about your person (body features, personal habits, etc.) followed by three math posers. The three related math questions are listed by degree of difficulty rather than age/grade levels: “wee ones,” “little kids,” “big kids.” These are followed by a bonus question. Answers require basic math operations, counting skills, and size concepts. This entertaining book provides an excellent opportunity for parents to increase their child’s math skills and critical thinking in a less structured and manageable sitting. Colorful, cartoon illustration keep the tone lighthearted and less didactic. This is a great way for parents or caregivers to integrate math skills into the daily routine. An introductory chapter offers adults suggestions on how to use the book. A bright equation chart at the end provides explanations/answers to the questions for each story. The book is a worthwhile addition to any school or public library.
September 29, 2014
Filled with at least 100 wonderful math problems that have real-life connections and can be solved on different levels, this book is designed to make math fun. I often make note of students who are afraid to write, and there are plenty of students who also have math-phobia. This book and its author just may dispel some of those fears and make math [GASP!] actually fun. For those who need challenges, there are often bonus questions or problems to solve. The chapters have amusing headings too: "What's in You" and "What's on You," for instance, and readers are sure to share some of this math fun with other family members. The simple but colorful illustrations add to the appeal since they have a cartoonish quality that doesn't intimidate readers.
July 11, 2014
I LOVE this book. I use this in my classroom as a special education math teacher. Every problem solving page starts with a fun fact about the problem. The problems all are high student interest (like how hot peppers are!) and they even have three differentiated questions so ALL my students can access the activity and be challenged. I plan on starting everyday with a short problem from this book for my students to work on independently, share as a group, then discuss conclusions with the class! HIGHLY recommend for teachers and parents!
April 17, 2015
Great book for kids, especially half an hour before putting them to bed. What is different in format in this book from the first book, is that there are four questions per vignette. My just-turned-5 year old can get the first two questions, while my 8.5 yr old can get the last two questions (though she needs help in translating the 4th word problem to an equation). Challenging enough yet fun enough that the kids are eager to read the third book of the series!
May 25, 2015
The layout is brilliant and the illustrations are unique to each page topic. Best of all, the back has a math equation chart that will help you figure out how to set up the problems if you get stumped. Now there is no reason for summer to affect your kid’s brains.
Check out more detailed information about the book layout for all ages at my blog http://forsweetwords.blogspot.com/
Check out more detailed information about the book layout for all ages at my blog http://forsweetwords.blogspot.com/
February 25, 2016
Another good one for the kids -- they added a fourth level of questions, and call it a bonus level, but it seems like the new bonus level is about as hard as the old top level, but the first level is much easier. So rather than adding a harder level, they added an easier one.
April 21, 2016
All the books in this series are brilliant and fun. What a great way to turn stories into math. Not the painful "story problems" that you are thinking of. These are a delight for grownups and children alike as you read and solve them together.
September 6, 2016
Interesting assortment of math activities, most of which have a bedtime focus.
October 6, 2014
So much fun. I feel like my kids learned something tonight. We had to use our brains. Love this book. Great brain exercises before bedtime. I don't want to take it back to the library.
April 11, 2016
We loved this as much as the first. This edition has a total of 4 questions per day instead of 3 in the last.
October 12, 2016
Cute math activities.
July 11, 2021
My kiddo loves Math but this book just did't seem to entertain him or engage him. Not a. bad book just wasn't for him.
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