• Ep 41: How to Plan a Building Thinking Classroom Style Math Task
    May 27 2024

    The hardest part about Building Thinking Classrooms is finding the tasks when you want to spice it up a bit! In this episode, I'm walking you through how I approach coming up with ideas for tasks! Want the task I talked about? You can get the 2nd Grade Cash Out Task here! K and 1st Grade versions are below.

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    11 mins
  • Ep 40: Closing Circle For A Strong Math Community!
    May 20 2024

    Since you seemed to enjoy Math Games for Morning Meeting, this is a companion episode, not a math specific episode but helpful to create a respectful community so that all our academic work and be more successful! I'm going over packing up routines, closing circle routines, and how kids leave the classroom during dismissal.

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    8 mins
  • Ep 39: Introducing the Addition and Subtraction Symbols
    May 13 2024

    Truth. Kids don't need addition and subtraction symbols to do addition and subtraction symbols. But when they do, give them a little…spice.

    Today we’re talking about how to give those squiggles meaning!

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    7 mins
  • Ep 38: Quick and Easy Subtraction Games up to 12
    Apr 29 2024

    Subtraction games can be tricker than addition because we don’t want students working with negative numbers in Kindergarten or First grade! This episode shares 5 print-and-play math games you can use in your classroom tomorrow!

    Your students will practice math facts, writing equations, working independently and with partners, freeing you to circulate or work with small groups!

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    1:06 - Spin and Subtract

    2:15 - Spin, Roll, and Color

    3:14 - Build, Roll, and Break

    4:00 - Spin, Roll, and Remove

    4:32 - Jump Around

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    7 mins
  • Ep 37: Print-and-Play Addition Games for Numbers to 12
    Apr 22 2024

    I love a good game to have kids learning and practicing math! The applause my students give when in math center time is music to my ears!

    These addition games are pretty simple and don't include a lot of varied directions, perfect to free you up to circulate the room if you need to or pull students one one-on-one or in a small group because they're engaged in these fast-paced games that are accessible to them and easy to differentiate.

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    1:14 - Spin and Add

    1:46 - Roll A Two-Color Tower

    2:57 - Ladybug Addition

    3:41 - Add Them Up

    4:46 - Sevens

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    7 mins
  • Ep 36: 6 Tips to Help Struggling Mathematicians
    Apr 15 2024

    Sometimes you have the perfect lesson and crickets. Or… most of your students get it, but there are a handful who don’t. What do you do for them?

    In this episode, I’m sharing tips to help your struggling mathematicians!

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    8 mins
  • Ep 35: Things I Learned From My Kindergarten Students About Life
    Apr 8 2024

    As teachers, it's our job to be the ones doing the “teaching” but there is a lot we can learn from our students too! Far beyond the most recent slang or trending dance on social media!

    Today I shared 4 things my students remind me of all the time!

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    8 mins
  • Ep 34: 4 Easy Ways to Differentiate Your Math Centers
    Apr 1 2024

    We know that differentiation is good for kids…but who has the time? These differentiation methods are quick and easy to implement in the classroom! You can see all of these ideas and differentiated centers on the blog!

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    8 mins