Little Minds Big Thinkers

Tammy McMorrow
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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