Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the
Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design
and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of
educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J.
Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In
MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach
math.
Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston.
Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the
Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design
and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of
educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J.
Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In
MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach
math. Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston.
“I have used the MathStart series with students and even with my
own children for a number of years now. Stuart Murphy has written
books that develop mathematical concepts for all who read and
listen to them. To find these books accompanied by activities for
both home and school is a gift for all learners.” — Jonathan Dueck
Director, STEM Education Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
Fresno, California
"No matter what is happening in the world today, the MathStart
series takes an abstract concept and makes it real and concrete to
the teacher, students, and parents that are reading and using
them. Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they
see how real life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.
Math is everywhere around us." — Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D. First
Grade Teacher Ashbrook School Lumberton, New Jersey
"Each kid-engaging Math Start book is focused on a specific math
concept, the vocabulary is age appropriate, and the story lines
with delightful illustrations are easy for kids to follow. These
books are a perfect springboard into a lesson or review of a lesson
and should be read and read again! Guaranteed Teacher and
Child Approved." — Catherine Kuhns, M.Ed. National Board
Certified Teacher, Early Childhood Presidential Award for
Mathematics Teaching 1999 Teacher over 35 years (31 in Broward
County Florida)
"We are big Stuart J. Murphy fans. The MathStart books compliment
our hands-on learning experience of making math meaningful. We keep
a basket of MathStart books with our math manipulatives.
Preschoolers act out the stories, master the vocabulary of math,
and enjoy hearing the stories again and again." — Susan Fahey,
Director Children's Care and Development Center, Inc.
Lincolnwood, IL
“I have owned/used Stuart J. Murphy books and been a
“groupie” for a long time. His math books humanize math and make it
relatable, which is essential in today’s world. Students must be
able to connect with math now more than ever. The books promote the
wonder in mathematics and connect math learning to real world
experiences. That wonder will build future problem solvers.
Stuart’s books are an energizing force in my school and with my
teaching.” — Charyl Kerns Hills Elementary Math/ Technology
Integration Specialist Keystone Technology Innovator 2015
Goodnoe Elementary School Council Rock School District
Newtown, PA
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