Learning to Love Math

Learning to Love Math

By Brittany RobertsEducation
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Learning to Love Math episodes

  • Episode 08 | The 5E Teaching and Learning Model With Math Workshop

    Episode Summary

    In our last episode, I shared some awesome websites that have all kinds of free worksheets for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers. In today's episode, we're talking all about the 5E model for teaching and learning, and how that relates to Math Workshop.


    I'm also reminding you of the upcoming Effectively Engaged Math Education Conference, put on by That One Cheerful Classroom.

    I'm so excited to present at this conference, and I feel honored to share a virtual stage with these dedicated educators.


    Main Takeaways from Today's Episode

    • The 5E teaching and learning model isn't just for S.T.E.M. classrooms!
    • There are so many ways to bring guided, inquiry-based learning into the math classroom 
    • The upcoming Effectively Engaged Math Education Conference is July 23rd-July 26th. You can attend for free that weekend, or you can snag year-long access with an All-Access Pass for $45. 
    • I'm looking to connect with future podcast guests! Submit your application and release form here.


      • Mentioned Resources

      • If you haven't already, join our free Facebook Group for upper elementary teachers 
      • Connect with me on Instagram! 
      • You're welcome to download my freebies and shop at my TeachersPayTeachers store


        • Links to Love

        • This false proof that 2+2=5 would be a great way to engage students. It's obviously not targeted toward 3rd-5th grade students, though :)
        • This activity introducing students to economics and scarcity is a more age-appropriate example of the 'Engage' phase
          • 12 min
        • Episode 07 | Where to Find Free Math Worksheets for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade

          Episode Summary

          In our last episode, I shared the best apps and websites for teaching math virtually and/or during tech time, if you use technology with your math centers. In today's episode, I'm sharing all of the secret sites I've bookmarked to find free math worksheets!


          I also share all about the Effectively Engaged Math Education Conference, put on by That One Cheerful Classroom.

          I'm so excited to be presenting at this conference - because I really admire the other folks presenting alongside me (and I love that I can watch these sessions on my own time in pajamas!).

          Main Takeaways from Today's Episode

          • Everyone can benefit from a free math worksheet!
          • Fun fact: every TpT store has at least one free resource you can snag!
          • The upcoming Effectively Engaged Math Education Conference is July 23rd-July 26th. You can attend for free that weekend, or you can snag year-long access with an All-Access Pass for $45.
          • I'm looking to connect with future podcast guests! Submit your application and release form here.

            • Mentioned Resources

            • If you haven't already, join our free Facebook Group for upper elementary teachers
            • Connect with me on Instagram!
            • You're welcome to download my freebies and shop at my TeachersPayTeachers store
              • 13 min
            • Episode 06 | The Best Math Apps and Websites for Guided Math Groups

              Today, I'm sharing all of my favorite math apps, websites, and online resources. These are great for distance learning, online teaching, hybrid instruction, or to use with your students during tech time.

              If you're doing Math Workshop for the first time, or if you're just new to guided math in general, you'll definitely want to check out my free guided math group planning guide.

              Want to check out Prodigy? I seriously love it so much. My students use it all the time, and it's absolutely free. If you sign up through my affiliated link, my students will earn a premium membership for 3 months. They'd really appreciate it. :)

              What's your experience with Math Workshop? Share your thoughts in our free Facebook group.

              20 min
            • Episode 05 | How to Start Math Workshop

              In this episode of the Learning to Love Math Podcast, I'm explaining how to get started with math workshop.

              If you're doing Math Workshop for the first time, or if you're just new to guided math in general, you'll definitely want to check out my free guided math group planning guide.

              This blog post would also be helpful, as it's a pretty comprehensive guide to math workshop and guided math groups.

              What's your experience with Math Workshop? Share your thoughts in our free Facebook group.

              23 min
            • Episode 04 | What's the Difference Between Math Workshop and Guided Math?

              In this episode of the Learning to Love Math Podcast, I'm explaining the difference between Math Workshop, and Guided Math. I've definitely used them interchangeably in the recent past, and I realize this may confuse some people - so I wanted to clear the air about it.

              If you're doing Math Workshop for the first time, or if you're just new to guided math in general, you'll definitely want to check out my free guided math group planning guide.

              This blog post would also be helpful, as it's a pretty comprehensive guide to math workshop and guided math groups.

              What's your experience with Math Workshop? Share your thoughts in our free Facebook group.

              14 min
            • Episode 03 | How to Encourage Math Fact Speed in Fun Ways

              In this episode of the Learning to Love Math Podcast, I'm sharing why I think speed when recalling your math facts is so important. I also share some games, tips and tricks for helping your students get quicker with their facts, without making them hate it. I have some resources in my TeachersPayTeachers store for this. If you're interested in those, follow and check out my TpT store, Math With Minis.

              What do you think about speed of recall when it comes to math facts? Share your thoughts in our free Facebook group.

              Want a FREE math maze for your guided math groups or centers? You can download your freebie here.

              19 min
            • Episode 02 | Why Your Students Need to Memorize Their Math Facts

              In this episode of the Learning to Love Math Podcast, I'm sharing why your students need to memorize their math facts. Math fact fluency is something I'm really passionate about, and you can see this from my TPT store and blog, Math With Minis. 

              What do you think? Is math fact memorization important? Share your thoughts in our free Facebook group.

              Want a FREE math maze for your guided math groups or centers? You can download your freebie here.

              17 min
            • Episode 01 | From Math Illiterate, to Math Interventionist

              A lot has changed in two years. In this pilot episode of the Learning to Love Math Podcast, I'll share my story and my way behind the brand Math With Minis. You'll learn who I am, why I'm SO passionate about math facts, and why I'm on a mission to help upper elementary teachers who hate math. 

              Want a FREE math maze for your guided math groups or centers? You can download your freebie here.


              27 min

            About Learning to Love Math

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            Teaching math is hard; it's even harder when you hate math. Join Brittany from the TeachersPayTeachers store, "Math With Minis," each Monday. Each episode is jam-packed with teaching tips, mental math…