This song is available Mar Harman's "Math with Mar."
Too many times, children are told they ‘need’ to know something, but they’re not given reasons why. There is no emotional buy-in for them. This song gives them applicable reasons they can relate to for learning math.
To keep children actively involved with the song, have them clap after the words “It’s used in many things that we do.” Clap, clap Then have them say the words “What?” and “Why?” and allow them to use attitude.
After singing the song, ask the children what other everyday things that they do need math. -- Mar. Harman
We like Math ‘cause it makes us smart
It’s used with many things that we do
We like Math it helps us a lot
And you should like Math, too. What?
You should like Math, too. Why?
You have to measure to bake cookies
Or to make Mac and Cheese
You need to know how much medicine to take
If a cold is making you sneeze.
You need to handle money if you like to shop
So you can pay for things in a store
If you like to play sports,
You need to know how to keep score.
Builders and carpenters need to know math
Community helpers use math everyday
You use math for a phone or a clock
You use math to dance or play!
This song is available Mar Harman's "Math with Mar."
