Emma loves to learn about different patterns that she can see around her. She sees patterns when making a necklace, walking down her street and when learning about the number 10 at school!Join Emma as she creates, continues and identifies different geometric and number patterns!Includes discussion questions and learning activities.Emma's Patterns is part of a series that includes:Emma's CountingEmma's BIG Counting Emma's FractionsEmma's GroupingFollow @the.teacher.author for lesson ideas and more!

An educational story, written by a primary school teacher (and mathematics lover) to develop counting, estimating, grouping and place value knowledge. Emma LOVES counting! When she goes over to Leo's house they decide to count his big collection of cars. But should they count each car one-by-one, or is there an easier way? Join Emma and Leo as they learn how to group big numbers to make it accurate and easy to count. Includes discussion questions and optional learning activities to help deepen understanding and further develop number sense with your little one. 'Emma's BIG Counting' is part of a series that includes 'Emma's Counting', which explores number sense and counting.

An imaginative girl enjoys an adventure one rainy day in Hawaii.

A fun and educational story, written by a primary school teacher, to develop number sense and counting skills. Emma is a little girl who loves to count - in fact she sees numbers almost everywhere! She sees them in her food, in her drawings and even playing outside. She loves to challenge her mind by breaking numbers into lots of different parts. Join Emma as she plays with numbers and develops her mathematical understanding. Includes discussion questions and optional learning activities to help deepen understanding and further develop number sense with your little one. The perfect book for teachers and parents to help develop mathematical understanding in children.

“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf

In a story of warmth and surprise, Allen Say explores the origins of artistic inspiration. Elegant illustrations portray the journey of a child who discovers that creativity ultimately comes from within.

An educational story written by a primary school teacher exploring halves, quarters and eighths. Perfect for the classroom!Emma is learning how to break quantities into equal parts. She practises when she plays with her brother, at school and even at her birthday party!Join Emma as she learns about using repeated halving to break the whole into halves, quarters and eighths.Includes discussion questions and optional learning activities to help deepen understanding with your child or students.Emma's Fractions is part of a series that includes Emma's Counting and Emma's BIG Counting.