Books by Alison Mello – Supporting Math Educators at Every Level

Books That Inspire Math Educators & Transform Classrooms

As “The Accidental Math Teacher,” Alison Mello has co-authored several powerful resources designed to support math educators, instructional coaches, and school leaders. Her books are grounded in real classroom experiences and help educators navigate the ever-changing landscape of math education.

Cover of a teacher's guide titled 'Math Workshop' for grades K-5, featuring photos of children and teachers engaging in math activities, with colorful geometric shapes and text.

A Teacher's Guide to Math Workshop

This book offers practical tools, routines, and strategies for elementary teachers to create math classrooms where every student feels capable and curious.

With easy-to-follow coaching cycles and classroom-tested routines, The Math Teacher’s Playbook: Elementary empowers you to boost student engagement and build strong mathematical identities.

Cover of a book titled "Fluency Doesn’t Just Happen in Multiplication and Division" showing students and teachers engaging in educational activities with math tools and classroom setting.

Fluency Doesn't Just Happen with Multiplication and Division

Fluency in math doesn’t just happen — it’s intentionally developed through strategic instruction and meaningful practice.

This book provides elementary teachers with a comprehensive framework for teaching basic multiplication and division facts using a cycle of engagement: concrete, pictorial, and abstract.

Educational workbook cover titled "WORKING WITH THE Beaded Number Line" for grades K-5, featuring illustrations of beaded number lines and activities for practicing number concepts.

Working with the Beaded Number Line

In this resource-rich book, you’ll find 60 classroom-tested activities designed to help students visualize and internalize key math concepts.

Created by respected math educators, each lesson helps bridge the gap from concrete understanding to abstract thinking using this simple, effective visual tool.

Book cover titled 'Fluency Doesn't Just Happen with Addition and Subtraction' by Dr. Nicki Newton with Annie Obeon Record and Dr. Alison J. Melio, featuring images of children and adults engaging in educational activities.

Fluency Doesn't Just Happen with Addition and Subtraction

Fluency in math doesn’t just happen — it’s intentionally developed through strategic instruction and meaningful practice.

This book provides elementary teachers with a comprehensive framework for teaching basic addition and subtraction facts using a cycle of engagement: concrete, pictorial, and abstract.

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What Educators Are Saying

  • Alison’s workshop book completely changed how I approach fact fluency. The strategies are practical, engaging, and easy to implement—even for a busy classroom.

    Megan L., 2nd Grade Teacher

  • I used her beaded number line activities across several grade levels, and the growth in my students' number sense was undeniable.

    Teresa K., Math Interventionist

  • Alison’s writing feels like sitting down with a trusted mentor. These books are full of warmth, wisdom, and real-world classroom solutions.

    Jenny R., Instructional Coach

  • The visuals, explanations, and clear progression make these books a staple on our professional development shelf. We reference them constantly.

    James B., District Math Coordinator

  • Alison’s resources bring math to life for both teachers and students. Her passion and expertise come through on every page.

    Lisa N., Curriculum Developer

  • These are the books I wish I had in my first year of teaching. Alison breaks down complex math ideas into manageable, kid-friendly approaches.

    Marty H., 1st Grade Math Teacher

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