
Little Minds Big Thinkers
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.
Latest episodes

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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