Little Minds Big Thinkers
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Little Minds Big Thinkers is a podcast where educators talk about the magic and messiness of the elementary thinking classroom based on the work of Peter Liljedahl.
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In this episode, I briefly share about the beginning impact of Pam Harris' problem strings on my thinking classroom. I hope I convince at least one person to look at her work more closely. (My deepest apology to Berkeley Everett for saying his name completely wrong.)Pam Harris books Steve WyborneyChoral Counting & Counting CollectionsWhich One Doesn't BelongSame But DifferentBerkeley Everett Math FlipsSlow Reveal Graphs
In today's episode, I chat with Lisa Hillstrom, an instructional coach in California. She's a gold card member of the BTC club, so it's a great honor to learn from her. The Five Practices in PracticeTammy's lesson plan template
In this episode, I smile, nod, laugh, and hang on every word from Vanessa Vakharia. She's a rock star, author, podcaster, and advocate for positive emotional relationships with math. She's golden. Vanessa's PodcastVanessa's InstagramMath TherapyVanessa's BandThe Imperfect and Unfinished Math TeacherCrystal WatsonRethinking Disability and MathematicsJoe DispenzaConversations With GodGabby BernsteinDear Math
Today I chat with Catherine Smith who teaches a 3/4 combo class in New Zealand. I think many will relate to Catherine's journey and feel both inspired and seen. Enjoy!nrichMathematical MindsetsNumber TalksMake Math MomentsMathematical Tasks for the Thinking Classrooms, K-5Build Math MindsPam Harris BooksCathy Fosnot Number StringsChoral Counting & Counting CollectionsMath Fact Fluency
In today's episode, I share thoughts from the brilliance of Amy Chang and Dr. Becky Kennedy, who encourage us all to lead with curiosity. Amy@buildingthinkingclassrooms.com@drbeckyatgoodinside (Instagram)Good InsideInterweaving Equitable Participation and Deep Mathematics: Building Community in the Elementary Classroom
In today's episode, I talk with two young friends who can articulate well what it means to be good at math. I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did.
In this episode, I talk with Brendan Scribner. Brendan is a math consultant in Vermont. He's also very inspiring, talks eloquently about math instruction, and elevates educators who cross his path. Enjoy!Find Brendan at LinkedIn Brendan's emailRough Draft MathBecoming the Math Teacher You Wish You'd HadKeep Indiana LearningIllustrative MathematicsChoosing to SeeThe Imperfect and Unfinished Math TeacherPam HarrisDeborah Peart Crayton
In today's episode, I share a bit of brilliance from Dr. Becky Kennedy and Jo Boaler. Enjoy.Instagram reel #1Instagram reel #2Instagram real #3
In today's episode I talk to Emily Jenkins, who teacher kindergarten in Illinois. It's a pleasure to hear how the thinking classroom is making a difference in the lives of her young mathematicians. It's inspiring to hear her story. Enjoy.Build Math MindsSteve WyborneyNumberless Word ProblemsMike FlynnResponsive ClassroomSmall Changes, Big Steps
In this episode, I share some thoughts with the help of Vanessa Vakharia and her book, Math Therapy.Math TherapyThe Imperfect and Unfinished Math TeacherMath surveyMath MuseumWhat is math?Where's the math?
In this episode, I share a beautiful excerpt from Rachel Lambert's Rethinking Disability and Mathematics and how it applies to the important work of the thinking classroom. Rethinking Disability and Mathematics
In this episode, I unpack a favorite quote of mine from Becoming the Math Teacher You Wish You’d Had by Tracy Zager.Becoming the Math Teacher You Wish You’d Had
In this episode, I get to glean so many beautiful nuggets from Kristen Acosta. She's a sixth-grade teacher in California and is also a beautiful creator of many free resources for elementary teachers. You will definitely want to check her out!
Kristen's site
Which One Doesn't Belong
Number Talks
Graham Fletcher
Obvious to You, Amazing to Others video
In this episode, I talk with Megan Madlem. She is a kindergarten teacher in Indiana. I find it especially intriguing to peek into the world of teachers who are building thinking classrooms with our youngest learners. They are impressive pioneers and deserve a huge applause. No doubt you'll see what I mean when you listen in.
Graham Fletcher 3 Act Tasks
Steve Wyborney's Site
Kristen Acosta's Site
Tammy's task document
The Anxious Generation
In this episode, I talk (and laugh) with James Myklebust-Hampshire who teaches fifth grade in Norway. He's also the generous genius behind Sembl, which is a tool that math teachers need in their back pocket. I hope you go check it out. I'm sure James would love to have you as part of his math community.
Sembl
Pam Harris
Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades K-5
Wipebooks
The Imperfect and Unfinished Math Teacher
Think Thank Thunk
In this episode, Ashley Smith, a first-grade teacher in South Carolina, and I talk about what worked in our thinking classrooms in 2024. I hope you enjoy our time traveling conversation. Enjoy!
Emily P. Freeman
Ashley's first episode
Ann Elise's episode
Kim Rimbey's episode
What Worked in 2023 episode
Amy Chang's episode
Christina Tondevold: Strategies vs. Models
Pam Harris: Strategies vs. Models
Numicon Shapes
Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, K-5
In this episode, I had a lovely chat with Lindsay Watts, who teaches second grade in California. She's in the early stages of her thinking classroom and is open, honest, and reflective about her journey in a way that is sure to inspire others who are in a similar position. I'm looking forward to you all listening in.
The Mathematics Playbook
In this episode, I get to talk to two lovely little people who are so thoughtful about their answers to my questions. I loved this conversation. I hope you do too.
In this episode, I talk to Alison Fox Mazzola. She's a math coach in California. We talk about NCTM's Effective Teaching Practices, zooming in on two of them and how they play out in the thinking classroom. This is an important conversation. I'm so glad you're listening.
Alison's site
Alison's Instagram
Effective Teaching Practice #3 Model
Principles to Actions
NCTM's Effective Teaching Practices
Episode 11 with Alison
Tammy's planning tool
The Five Practices in Practice
Mastering Math Manipulatives
In today's episode, I talk to two young mathematicians who know what they're talking about, and they're pretty sweet too. Enjoy!
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