Emily Jenkins

Emily Jenkins, a passionate kindergarten teacher from Illinois, discusses the transformative power of thinking classrooms in early math education. She shares how her curriculum choices inspire young learners and foster community engagement through fun, relatable activities. With an emphasis on social-emotional learning, Emily highlights the importance of embracing mistakes while encouraging collaboration among students. Her innovative strategies, including the use of manipulatives, create an engaging environment that nurtures a love for mathematics in her classroom.