Little Minds Big Thinkers
Tammy McMorrow
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.
Episodes
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Jan 23, 2026 • 58min
77. Wigglers & Dreamers with Kim Machnik
In this episode, I chat with and learn from Kim Machnik. She's a STEM coordinator in Massachusetts and is a wealth of knowledge about students who have ADHD and how to support them in the math classroom. Prepare yourself to be inspired.Kim's Wigglers and Dreams SiteWigglers and Dreamers WebinarLiesl McConchie's BookVanessa Vakharia's BookRachel Lambert's Book
Jan 16, 2026 • 14min
76. Kids Speak #12
In this episode, I talk with two first graders about our thinking classroom. Is there anything cuter than listening to little people share their thoughts about math?
Jan 9, 2026 • 40min
75. What Worked in 2025 with Gayane Hanyaloglu
In this episode, Gayane Hanyaloglu, a second-grade teacher in Massachusetts, and I talk about what worked in our thinking classrooms in 2025. Be prepared to be inspired!Power Up Your Math CommunityKristen Acosta 3 Act TasksGraham Fletcher 3 Act Tasks
Jan 2, 2026 • 34min
74. Willing To Start with Kristen Hull
In this episode, I chat with Kristen Hull. She teaches third grade in Hawaii. Anyone up for a field trip to her classroom? green book
Dec 19, 2025 • 32min
73. Every Student, Every Teacher with Hannah Lindsay
In this episode, I talk with Hannah Lindsay who teaches first grade in Indiana. She's an absolute pro at this podcast thing and is an inspiration as well. I'm confident you'll enjoy our conversation!Choral Counting & Counting Collections
Nov 14, 2025 • 48min
72. Equitable Access with Tracey Iglehart
In today's episode, I talk with Tracey Iglehart. She teaches third grade in California. Once again, it's a pleasure to converse with an educator who believes in student agency and ability in a thinking classroom. Enjoy!Tru Framework
Oct 31, 2025 • 9min
71. Peter and Pam
The discussion kicks off with high levels of student engagement through unique problem routines. Listeners hear about innovative counting strategies that make math more fun and efficient for students. A fascinating classroom exchange highlights a student's reasoning about numbers. The conversation dives into Pam Harris's impactful problem strings, which are used frequently to enhance numeracy skills. The blending of different instructional approaches sparks creativity, emphasizing the value of mixing methods for a richer learning experience.
Sep 19, 2025 • 40min
70. Any Class Can with Lisa Hillstrom
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
Aug 29, 2025 • 30min
69. In Charge of Your Own Learning with Jen Miller
In this episode, I have the great pleasure of talking with Jen Miller, who teaches first grade in North Carolina. She graciously shares how she's figuring out BTC in her space with her thinkers. Enjoy!Jen's Instagram - mrsmillerclass1 Carrie WellingKristin HannahActivating Math TalkJo Boaler
Aug 15, 2025 • 56min
68. Believe, Behave, Become with Vanessa Vakharia
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
