Making Math Moments That Matter Make Restorative Moments: Our Summer Rejuvenation Guide
It has been a long school year for those in the Northern Hemisphere! Whether you are already off on summer break like our friends in the Southern States of the U.S. or whether you’re eagerly looking to the end of June like our Friends here in Canada, the time to rest, reflect and recharge for the next school year is upon us.
In this episode, we will dig into some of the most impactful learning we have engaged in throughout this school year and offer some ideas for how you can not only rejuvenate your tired self, but we’ll also share some ideas for how you can continue pushing your mathematics teaching practice forward as you look ahead to the next chapter in your teaching career.
You’ll learn:
- How to set goals that create happiness for you;
- How you can plan your summer to rejuvenate and feel refreshed for the next school year; and,
- What you should do this summer to set yourself for success next year.
Resources:
Books:
Ultimate Book List For Math Educators
The Impact of Identity in K-8 Mathematics
The Impact of Identity: The Power of Knowing Who You Are
Netflix Series:
Courses:
Assessment For Growth [Course]
How To Transform Your Textbook Into A Curiosity Machine [Free Video Course]
Classroom Resources:
MTH1W Grade 9 De-streamed Math Resources
Make Math Moments Framework [Blog Article]
Make Math Moments Problem-Based Lessons & Units
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Are you wondering how to create K-12 math lesson plans that leave students so engaged they don’t want to stop exploring your math curriculum when the bell rings? In their podcast, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr—founders of MakeMathMoments.com—share over 19 years of experience inspiring K-12 math students, teachers, and district leaders with effective math activities, engaging resources, and innovative math leadership strategies. Through a 6-step framework, they guide K-12 classroom teachers and district math coordinators on building a strong, balanced math program that grows student and teacher impact. Each week, gain fresh ideas, feedback, and practical strategies to feel more confident and motivate students to see the beauty in math. Start making math moments today by listening to Episode #139: "Making Math Moments From Day 1 to 180.