More or Less by Stuart J. Murphy teaches young readers about estimation and comparison through relatable, everyday situations. The book helps children understand when it’s helpful to estimate quantities and compare amounts, building confidence in basic math skills. It encourages logical thinking and practical problem-solving, showing kids that math can be useful and fun in daily life.

In our homeschool math curriculum, More or Less is a helpful tool in integrating practical life skills with academic learning. Here are a few ways we incorporate this valuable resource:

• Mathematical Estimation: The story provides a perfect backdrop for activities centered around estimation, helping children understand and practice guessing quantities and magnitudes. 
• Critical Thinking: Inspired by the book's themes, our curriculum includes exercises that encourage students to apply logical reasoning to everyday scenarios. 
• Interactive Learning: Through role-playing and interactive storytelling, children explore the concept of more or less in tangible terms.
• Writing and Reflection: Students are prompted to write their reflections on the story’s theme, and create their own More or Less scenarios.