Stories for Maths: Cheeky Monkeys

Herb is collecting food for dinner. Then two cheeky monkeys come along wanting some food.

Herb is collecting food for dinner when a pair of hungry, cheeky monkeys spot him. They decide they want some of his food, but they're not very good at sharing or being fair. Stories for Maths helps develop maths success through the power of story.Herb has invited his friends for dinner and goes to collect some food in the forest. But when a pair of cheeky monkeys spot Herb, they decide that they would like more than their fair share of his food. Will Herb have any left for dinner? Stories for Maths helps develop maths mastery through the power of story. This series aligns with the White Rose Maths schemes of learning. Each book has questions at the bottom of the pages and an activity page at the end of the story, which help to draw out that learning by asking questions and encouraging talk about maths. Key maths words and phrases are also highlighted in each book, further helping to deepen understanding and grow children's mathematical skills. The books in Reception/Primary 1 are designed for an adult to read to a child, although there is some decodable text that children may be able to read themselves. This book aligns with White Rose Maths for Reception, Sharing and grouping, Step 1. Explore sharing.