Little Minds Big Thinkers

Tammy McMorrow
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Dec 20, 2024 • 16min

52. Kids Speak #10

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.
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Dec 14, 2024 • 56min

51. Discourse & Representations with Alison Fox Mazzola

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
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Dec 6, 2024 • 12min

50. Kids Speak #9

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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Nov 29, 2024 • 51min

49. How We Invite People In with Nova Katz

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
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Nov 22, 2024 • 1h 6min

48. Shadowing Peter with Melisa McCain & Mandy Ramey

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.
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Nov 15, 2024 • 36min

47. Helping You Know What You Know with Stacey Hoch

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
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Nov 8, 2024 • 53min

46. Preloading Themselves with Shannon Burns

Join kindergarten teacher Shannon Burns, who crafts thinking classrooms that celebrate diverse learners. She shares insights on simplifying classroom tools to enhance learning. Listen to her success stories about early intervention transforming student outcomes. Discover the joys of collaborative math activities that spark creativity among kindergartners. Shannon also discusses practical strategies for effective classroom management, ensuring an engaging environment that fosters independent thinking and vibrant learning communities.
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Nov 1, 2024 • 59min

45. New Best Friend with Darren Scott

In this episode, I talk to Darren Scott. He teaches grade one at an international school in Beijing, China. This is my very first international conversation, and it was a pleasure to have it with Darren. The Unfinished and Imperfect Math Teacher Tammy's rubric folder
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Oct 25, 2024 • 50min

44. Supporting Kids Who Support Each Other with Amber Gilbert

In today's episode, I talk with Amber Gilbert, who teaches third grade in the Boise Valley. She's doing such great work in her classroom and school and her passion for it all is inspiring. I feel blessed to know her and learn alongside her. Tammy's planning template The Five Practices Principles to Actions Math-ish The Imperfect and Unfinished Math Teacher Productive Math Struggle Mastering Math Manipulatives Where's the Math Photo Challenge
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Oct 18, 2024 • 41min

43. Leading the World Some Day with Olivia Strazewski

In this episode, I chat with Olivia Strazewski, a first-grade teacher in the St. Louis area. She has a thinking classroom but also uses Reggio Emilia principles. It's enjoyable to hear how she uses both to build a community of mathematicians who will lead this world one day. Numicon Opening Minds Reggio Emilia Resources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n2hCebmT4c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvwpLarbUD8 https://spielgaben.com/why-reggio-emilia-education-works/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFtijxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXhQPneiwCKtIldHcXnAPnFHWaG4ZOb1dSM5aSdivm5a3_gBhXGnqelYJw_aem_upStAkF6SgwQnfqT7p4PWg

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