Little Minds Big Thinkers

By Tammy McMorrowEducation

Little Minds Big Thinkers episodes

August 09, 2024 34: Growing the Seeds with Amy Chang
In this episode, I feel so blessed to chat with Amy Chang about the importance of non-curricular tasks. They help us grow the seeds of a thinking classroom. Amy offers so much insight into how to tend the garden with love and care. Enjoy!

Tammy's folder of non-curricular tasks
Peter's and Maegan's new book
ShiftEd Podcast where Peter talks about competencies
Math-ish
The Imperfect and Unfinished Math Teacher by Chase Orton
Non-curricular tasks from the main BTC group on Facebook

37 min
June 21, 2024 33. Who's Doing the Work with Noelle Hensler
In this episode, I talk with Noelle Hensler, who teaches second grade in New York. As she shares about her thinking classrooms, we discuss all sorts of things from perseverance to motivation to differentiation (and much more). Listen in and enjoy!

Mathematics Task for the Thinking Classroom, K-5
Christina Tondevold's site
Tammy's New Zealand teacher trip
Abbott Elementary
NCTM's Fostering Mathematical Thinking and Problem Solving
Cookie Fiasco task
Peter's thoughts on supporting multilingual learners

41 min
June 14, 2024 32. Manipulatives in the Thinking Classroom with Kim Rimbey
In today's episode, I learn from Kim Rimbey, a member of Peter Liljedahl's team, an author, an inventor, a teacher, a coach, and an all around amazing person. We talk about using manipulatives in the thinking classroom, which is a welcomed and important conversation. Enjoy!

Kim's email
Kim's site
Mastering Math Manipulatives
Kim's blog posts on Corwin
Meaningful Small Groups in Math
Build Math Minds Podcast
Teaching Student-Centered Mathematics
Mathematics Tasks For the Thinking Classroom
The Five Practices
The Wishing Game

52 min
May 31, 2024 31. Kids Speak #8
In this episode, I talk to two sweet mathematicians. It's such a joy to chat with them, and I hope you find it to be a joy to listen in.
18 min
May 24, 2024 30. Collective Efficacy with Dan LeVasseur
In this episode, I talk to Dan LeVasseur who teaches second grade in Connecticut. He's allowing his second graders to show him what they're capable of, and it's obvious they're capable of great things. Enjoy!
Think Thank Thunk Podcast
Peter's and Maegan's new book
Wipebooks
Open Middle
Collective Student Efficacy
Kristen Acosta
Graham Fletcher

43 min
May 17, 2024 29. Kids Speak #7
In this episode, I talk with two young friends. They're sweet and lovely and mathematical. Listen in.

Chocolate tasks
Crumbl cookie task
12 min
May 11, 2024 28. Kids Speak #6
In today's episode, I talk to two young boys who are so endearing, kind, and funny. Our conversation had me smiling and giggling. You've got to listen in.

Calendar Task
Crumbl Cookie Task

17 min
May 10, 2024 27. Look For the Wins with Robyn Ross
In this episode, I talk with Robyn Ross who teaches first grade in Washington. She and I have a lovely conversation about her thinking classroom, and it's full of tidbits that are definitely worth hearing.

Supercommunicators
Mastering Math Manipulatives

50 min
May 03, 2024 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
53 min
April 26, 2024 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.
13 min

About Little Minds Big Thinkers

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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.