Divide and Ride by Stuart J. Murphy teaches young readers the basics of division through a fun day at the amusement park. As friends figure out how to divide themselves into groups for rides, children learn about sharing and fair distribution. The story encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and practical math skills, showing that math is useful and fun in everyday situations.

Here are several ways we integrate Divide and Ride into our homeschool math curriculum:

• Mathematical Concept Exploration: Through reading and discussion, students explore essential division concepts, such as equal groupings and the division operation itself.
• Hands-on Activities: Inspired by the carnival theme, students engage in hands-on activities that replicate the division scenarios in the book. These might include dividing toys or snacks into equal groups.
• Creative Writing Assignments: Students will write their own stories or scenarios involving division, inspired by the narrative and context of Divide and Ride. 
• Problem-Solving Skills: The book inspires problem-solving activities, where students work on division-related puzzles and problems.