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May 3, 2024 • 52min

26. That Was Fun Hard with Bonnie Brockhoff

In this episode, I talk to Bonnie Brockhoff. She teaches first grade in Florida. Her story is incredibly inspiring, and our conversation is full of ideas and reflective thoughts about the thinking classroom. This is a must listen. ⁠Learning Through Math⁠ ⁠Steve Wyborney⁠ ⁠Howie Hua⁠ ⁠Sara Delano Moore⁠ ⁠Open Middle⁠ ⁠Graham Fletcher 3 Act Tasks⁠ ⁠Kristen Acosta 3 Act Tasks⁠ ⁠Next Door Numbers Task⁠
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Apr 26, 2024 • 12min

25. Kids Speak #5

In today's episode, I talk to two second graders who really know what they're talking about, and they do it so sweetly. Thanks for listening to our little conversation.
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Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 2min

24. All In with Ashley Smith

In today's episode, I talk with Ashley Smith. She teaches first grade in South Carolina. She's in her first year of building a thinking classroom and has so much insight into what it's like to start this important work. Graham Fletcher's Workshop Steve Wyborney's Site Pam Harris' Site Think Thank Thunk Podcast
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Apr 12, 2024 • 46min

23. The Math Lab with Robyn Tedesco

In today's episode, I talk with Robyn Tedesco, a math coach from Connecticut. She's got a math lab in her school that you're going to want to hear about. Her work is so inspiring!
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Apr 5, 2024 • 41min

22. Learning With and From with Elizabeth Wallace

In this episode, I chat with Elizabeth Wallace. She's a math coach at Santa Clara University in California. She also uses the Building Thinking Classrooms framework in her son's third-grade class once a week. What a cool opportunity to hear from her in this episode. Enjoy! The Five Practices in Practice Tammy's lesson plan template Wipebooks Tammy's mathematical practices student self-assessment Tammy's mathematical practices sheet for parents K-2 BTC Facebook 3-5 BTC Facebook
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Mar 29, 2024 • 42min

21. It's Not Going to be Perfect with Stephanie Goodman

In today's episode, I talk with Stephanie Goodman who teaches first grade in California. I'm so glad I get to share our conversation with all of you. Prepare to feel inspired and encouraged. UFLI
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Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 6min

20. Facilitating the Mathematical Journey with Ann Elise Record

In today's episode, I'm so fortunate to chat and learn from Ann Elise Record, a math consultant from New Hampshire. She's been doing an amazing work in math education for several years now, and she's a generous and kind wealth of knowledge. Enjoy! Ann Elise's Site Ann Elise's Facebook Fluency Doesn't Just Happen With Addition And Subtraction Fluency Doesn't Just Happen With Multiplication And Division Christina Tondevold Dr. Nicki Newton Math Running Records Math Running Records Facebook Page Doug Clements and Julie Serama Learning Trajectories Figuring Out Fluency The Five Practices Principles To Actions Pam Harris' Development of Mathematical Reasoning Steve Wyborney Berkeley Everett
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Mar 15, 2024 • 37min

19. Proud of My Kids With Jen Brown

In today's episode, I'm delighted to talk with Jen Brown. She teaches first grade in Georgia, and it's obvious that her students are very blessed to have a teacher like her, who leaves room for their thinking. Listen, learn, and be inspired. Peter's and Maegan's new book
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Mar 8, 2024 • 9min

18. Kids Speak #4

In today's episode, I talk with two first graders about our thinking classroom. I think this conversation is rather sweet but also enlightening. Enjoy.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 43min

17. Lightbulbs & Sponges with Meredith McCarthy

In today's episode, I get to talk with Meredith McCarthy, a second-grade teacher in Virginia. This chat is packed to the brim with nuggets that I think all elementary thinking classroom teachers should hear. It's an honor to learn from and with Meredith. Choral Counting & Counting Collections Ruthless Equity Graham Fletcher's 3 Act Tasks Kristen Acosta's 3 Act Tasks Tammy's planning template Tammy's collection of Steve Wyborney tasks The Sum of it All Podcast

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