Bringing Mathematical Life to Favorite Books

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Kimberly Morrow-Leong George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

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Sara Delano Moore Director of Professional Learning and Chair of the Mathematics Advisory Board at ORIGO Education

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Reading mathematics picture books to children increases interest in mathematics, strengthens vocabulary, and can improve achievement.

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