Brenda (Elvik) Kaufmann formerly of Ames, has published the third and final book in the popular Seasonal Math
Activities series. Spring Math
Activities, illustrated by Janet Armbrust, joins Fall Math Activities and Winter Math
Activities, illustrated by Gary Mohrman, to complete this series of books aimed at teachers and
parents of children in grades 1-3. The books are full of activities to make math more interesting
and fun for children while they learn or practice basic math skills. Children’s literature,
science and social studies are integrated in various activities in the books.
Published by the Teaching & Learning Company, Kaufmann’s books are available through the
Teaching & Learning Company web site and catalog, on amazon.com, at University Book &
Supply in Cedar Falls and through various catalogs aimed at educators.
Brenda (Elvik) Kaufmann started teaching second grade in the North Tama County Community School District in
Traer in 1992. She is still teaching there today and using the activities in the books with her
classes. When not teaching or writing, Brenda enjoys spending time with her family and two large
dogs, reading, long-distance running and walking, playing the piano, listening to music and
enjoying the beautiful Iowa outdoors.
The Teaching & Learning Company, based in Carthage, Illinois, is a privately owned publishing
company specializing in educational materials for preK-12 teachers and parents including games,
posters, charts and books. For more information, visit the Teaching & Learning Company web site
at: www.TeachingLearning.Com.
Teaching & Learning Company
1204 Buchanan St., P.O. Box 10
Carthage, IL 62321-0010
1-800-852-1234
(217) 357-2591
FAX: (2 one 7) 357-6789
