Little Minds Big Thinkers

James Myklebust-Hampshire, a fifth-grade teacher in Norway and creator of the Sembl tool, shares insights from his journey in education. He discusses the transformative power of thinking classrooms that boost student engagement and confidence. The conversation also delves into building strong relationships with students and the significance of a supportive educational community. With a light-hearted take on celebrating life, James emphasizes the integration of innovative methods and the resources available for math teachers to enhance their practice.

In today's episode, I talk to Kristin Parmenter. She teaches fourth grade in Florida. It's a joy to chat with someone who has found such joy in her new thinking classroom. She's one to watch!

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!

In this episode, I chat with Nova Katz. She's a math coach in London and shares a buffet of pedagogically beautiful thoughts about being in the thinking classroom and welcoming others in too. Please listen. This is good stuff. BTC Seattle Conference

Melisa McCain and Mandy Ramey, instructional coaches from Indiana, share their transformative experiences shadowing math education expert Peter Liljedahl. They discuss innovative strategies for teaching math effectively, including the use of Numicon shapes to enhance early numeracy skills. The duo emphasizes redefining educational equity by focusing on student engagement and collaborative learning. They also highlight practical classroom management techniques and the excitement of inviting Peter into their classrooms, enhancing both teacher and student experiences.

In this episode, I chat with Stacey Hoch. She teaches a math specials class at her elementary classroom in Pennsylvania. It's interesting to hear how she integrates the thinking classroom into this work. Enjoy! Kristen Acosta 3 Act Tasks Graham Fletcher 3 Act Tasks Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades K-5