Little Minds Big Thinkers

By Tammy McMorrowEducation

Little Minds Big Thinkers episodes

April 10 84: Kids Speak #13
In this episode, I talk with a few sweet first graders about their thinking concerning all things math. These conversations always make me smile. I hope they do the same for you.
19 min
April 03 83. Ownership with Jen Hunt
In this episode, I talk with Jen Hunt. She's a math specialist in Oregon and owner of New Math Minds. We talk a lot about kids these days, how they're different, and what they need in order to own the math. Enjoy!

New Math Minds
Jen's Youtube Channel
Jen's Instagram
Kickstart Math Intervention
Jen's Webinar
The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannan Martin
Rethinking Disability and Mathematics
Building a Positive Math Identity
Pam Harris Problem Strings
The Anxious Generation
Clothesline Math

48 min
March 13 82. Mathing with Pam Harris
In today's episode, I was blessed by the brilliance of Pam Harris. Her work has played a huge role in my classroom, especially in the last year. I feel immensely honored that she joined me today to talk about mathing in the thinking classroom.

Pam's website
1 hr 6 min
February 20 81. Position Them as Capable with Amanda Jagentenfl
In this episode, I talk with Amanda Jagentenfl. She wears many hats in New Hampshire. She's a math specialist, MTSS coordinator, and owner of Mathematical Minds. We share lots of laughs and nerd out on all things MTSS and BTC. Enjoy!

Mathematical Minds
The Imperfect and Unfinished Math Teacher
How the Brain Learns Mathematics
Rethinking Disability and Mathematics
Ruthless Equity
Sum of It All Podcast
13 Rules That Expire
Choosing To See
Pam Harris
Catalyzing Change

45 min
February 13 80. Fun, Joy, Growth with Isabelle Heuser
In this episode, I talk with Isabelle Heuser. She's a first-grade teacher in Indiana who inspired me and will likely do the same for you. She might have even made me cry. Listen to find out why.

⁠Pam Harris⁠
⁠The Five Practices in Practice⁠
⁠Tammy's planning tool based on The Five Practices⁠
⁠Sum of It All Podcast
29 min
February 06 79. Celebrate with Peter Liljedahl
In today's episode, I talk with THE Peter Liljedahl. Enough said.

Grassroots Workshop
Think Thank Thunk
Pam Harris
Steve Wyborney
Tammy's notes on whiteboard structures
58 min
January 30 78. Start Yesterday with Josh Weinman
In this episode, I talk with Josh Weinman who teachers fourth grade in Nairobi, Kenya. He's fallen down the BTC rabbit hole, and like myself, is enjoying the journey. Thanks for listening!

Think Thank Thunk
Pam Harris
Christina Tondevold
Liesl McConchie
39 min
January 23 77. Wigglers & Dreamers with Kim Machnik
In this episode, I chat with and learn from Kim Machnik. She's a STEM coordinator in Massachusetts and is a wealth of knowledge about students who have ADHD and how to support them in the math classroom. Prepare yourself to be inspired.
Kim's Wigglers and Dreams Site
Wigglers and Dreamers Webinar
Liesl McConchie's Book
Vanessa Vakharia's Book
Rachel Lambert's Book

58 min
January 16 76. Kids Speak #12
In this episode, I talk with two first graders about our thinking classroom. Is there anything cuter than listening to little people share their thoughts about math?
15 min
January 09 75. What Worked in 2025 with Gayane Hanyaloglu
In this episode, Gayane Hanyaloglu, a second-grade teacher in Massachusetts, and I talk about what worked in our thinking classrooms in 2025. Be prepared to be inspired!

Power Up Your Math Community
Kristen Acosta 3 Act Tasks
Graham Fletcher 3 Act Tasks

41 min

About Little Minds Big Thinkers

From the publisher's feed

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.