
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

Dec 15, 2023 • 13min
6. Kids Speak #2
In today's episode, I talk with two sweet mathematicians who have thoughts regarding math in the thinking classroom. They really know their stuff.

Dec 8, 2023 • 47min
5. Letting Kids Lead with Diann Christensen
In today's episode, I talk with Diann Christensen, a district math specialist from Arizona, who is doing amazing thinking work with the coaches, teachers, and mathematicians in her district. They are fortunate to have her, and I feel fortunate to learn from her and share her voice with everyone who tunes in to listen.

Dec 1, 2023 • 35min
4. Building Her Own Thinking with Nicole Medina
In this episode, I talk with Nicole Medina. Nicole teaches first grade in Kentucky. She's also an admin for the K-2 BTC Facebook group where she shares her passion for the thinking classroom. She's on a journey to building her own thinking. What a beautiful way to model what she expects from her students.
https://www.learningthroughmath.com/
https://mathforlove.com/lesson/1-2-nim/

Nov 24, 2023 • 50min
3. Let's Do Math with Laura Weiss
In today's episode, I talk with Laura Weiss, a second-grade teacher from Massachusetts. Laura talks beautifully about how she uses math as a bridge to build a community in her room, in addition to many other practices that make her thinking classroom one worth hearing about.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EIHoYf2MJDpnT46peXt4S-4-DA2tBFD3ZR28Grzcq24/edit?usp=sharing

Nov 17, 2023 • 11min
2. Kids Speak #1
In this episode, I had the absolute privilege of chatting with two mathematical experts who have some very sweet and insightful feedback regarding their own thinking classroom.
https://stevewyborney.com/2023/09/what-is-the-mystery-number-in-the-box/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igfrVVctrzA

Nov 13, 2023 • 18min
1. Once Upon a Time I Read a Book
In this inaugural episode of Little Minds, Big Thinkers, you'll hear from me, Tammy McMorrow, the creator of this podcast. I'll share some random facts about myself, the once-upon-a-time beginnings of my thinking classroom journey, why this podcast chose me as its host, and what to expect in future episodes.
Math is Figure-out-able Podcast with Pam Harris: https://podcast.mathisfigureoutable.com/
Let's go to New Zealand in July of 2024:
https://bookbagtours.com/
Tammy and Laurie singing on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR5n0BeY0iSZq0p1WmmoVHA/videos
K-2 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/902047717151517/?mibextid=uJjRxr
Think Thank Thunk Podcast:
https://thinkthankthunk.kylewebb.ca
Twitter: @TammyMcMorrow
Graphics: Drew Roberts
Music: Lights by Sakura Girl