Little Minds Big Thinkers

In today's episode, I chat with Melissa Thibodeaux about her first-grade thinking classroom experience. It's simply impossible to walk away from this conversation feeling anything but inspired! Mathematics Task for the Thinking Classroom (green book) Wipebooks

In this episode, I chat with Randy Swift. He's a math interventionist in New York. In addition to using the BTC framework in his small groups, he supports a colleague in her thinking classroom. It's inspiring to hear how BTC is working in these two spaces. Tim Brzezinski's and Melisa McCain's work on assessment Rethinking Disability and Mathematics by Rachel Lambert Rules That Expire article Sara VanDerWerf's 100 task Modifying Your Thinking Classroom for Different Settings (Peter's blue book) The Imperfect and Unfinished Math Teacher by Chase Orton Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom (green book)

Amy Chang, an educator and member of Peter Liljedahl's team, discusses the transformative role of non-curricular tasks in education. She emphasizes how these activities cultivate a thinking classroom, nurturing skills like perseverance and collaboration. The conversation highlights innovative strategies for math engagement and showcases resources that enrich learning experiences. Amy also shares insights on the power of storytelling in making math relatable and the importance of fostering creativity and trust in the classroom.

In this episode, I talk with Noelle Hensler, who teaches second grade in New York. As she shares about her thinking classrooms, we discuss all sorts of things from perseverance to motivation to differentiation (and much more). Listen in and enjoy! Mathematics Task for the Thinking Classroom, K-5 Christina Tondevold's site Tammy's New Zealand teacher trip Abbott Elementary NCTM's Fostering Mathematical Thinking and Problem Solving Cookie Fiasco task Peter's thoughts on supporting multilingual learners

In today's episode, I learn from Kim Rimbey, a member of Peter Liljedahl's team, an author, an inventor, a teacher, a coach, and an all around amazing person. We talk about using manipulatives in the thinking classroom, which is a welcomed and important conversation. Enjoy! Kim's email Kim's site Mastering Math Manipulatives Kim's blog posts on Corwin Meaningful Small Groups in Math Build Math Minds Podcast Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics Mathematics Tasks For the Thinking Classroom The Five Practices The Wishing Game

In this episode, I talk to two sweet mathematicians. It's such a joy to chat with them, and I hope you find it to be a joy to listen in.

In this episode, I talk to Dan LeVasseur who teaches second grade in Connecticut. He's allowing his second graders to show him what they're capable of, and it's obvious they're capable of great things. Enjoy! Think Thank Thunk Podcast Peter's and Maegan's new book Wipebooks Open Middle Collective Student Efficacy Kristen Acosta Graham Fletcher

In this episode, I talk with two young friends. They're sweet and lovely and mathematical. Listen in. Chocolate tasks Crumbl cookie task

In today's episode, I talk to two young boys who are so endearing, kind, and funny. Our conversation had me smiling and giggling. You've got to listen in. Calendar Task Crumbl Cookie Task

In this episode, I talk with Robyn Ross who teaches first grade in Washington. She and I have a lovely conversation about her thinking classroom, and it's full of tidbits that are definitely worth hearing. Supercommunicators Mastering Math Manipulatives