Math by the Month is a regular department of the journal. It features collections of short activities focused on a monthly theme. These articles aim for an inquiry or problem-solving orientation that includes at least four activities each for grade bands K—2, 3—4, and 5—6. In this issue, the problems capitalize on the natural curiosity of children to explore measurement.
Liat Zippin, liatzippin@yahoo.com, is a teacher in Aventura, Florida. She enjoys infusing literature, the arts, and real-life contexts into her instruction to engage children in mathematical thinking.