

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.
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Mentioned books

Jun 14, 2024 • 52min
32. Manipulatives in the Thinking Classroom with Kim Rimbey
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

May 31, 2024 • 18min
31. Kids Speak #8
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.

May 24, 2024 • 42min
30. Collective Efficacy with Dan LeVasseur
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

May 17, 2024 • 12min
29. Kids Speak #7
In this episode, I talk with two young friends. They're sweet and lovely and mathematical. Listen in.
Chocolate tasks
Crumbl cookie task

May 11, 2024 • 17min
28. Kids Speak #6
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

May 10, 2024 • 50min
27. Look For the Wins with Robyn Ross
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

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

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.

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

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!


