Tier 1 Interventions

Welcome to the kickoff of our August Saturday Math! 🎉 In this episode, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer set the stage for the 2025–2026 school year with a focus on depth in lesson planning.

You’ll learn:

• Why shallow, “grab-and-go” teaching resources aren’t enough.
• The grade levels Jonily will be partnering with this year (2, 3, 4, 8, Algebra I & II).
• How our certified coaches are modeling success in Grade 1 and Grade 6.
• Why teacher quality and intentional planning matter more than any textbook.

🎯 Whether you’re a classroom teacher, intervention specialist, or administrator, this conversation will challenge how you think about planning and inspire you to bring depth into your math lessons.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome + Introduction to Saturday Math
01:00 – Kickoff for the 2025–2026 school year
03:30 – Grade levels Jonily is partnering with this year
05:00 – Spotlight on certified coaches in Grades 1 and 6
06:30 – Introducing the year’s theme: Depth over shallow teaching
08:00 – Why textbooks and grab-and-go lessons fall short
09:30 – Behind-the-scenes: how lesson planning really happens
11:00 – Preview of the four categories for building depth
19:00 – Multiplication example: exposing symbols early
20:00 – Outro + CTA to join the Masterclass

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
 https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon/Audible

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
Mastery Math Method Level Two (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.

🏷️ Hashtags

#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri

What happens when a student knows the answer in their head but can’t get it right on paper?  In this Tier 1 Interventions Masterclass clip, join Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Math Specialist, author of Making Mathineers) as they uncover the disconnect between conceptual understanding and procedural math skills—and how the Mastery Math Method bridges the gap.

In this session, you’ll learn:
 ✅ Why number sense isn’t “extra help” but essential Tier 1 instruction
 ✅ How to connect conceptual math thinking with procedural fluency
 ✅ The real story of Brian, a 7th grader who knew the math but couldn’t match classroom expectations
✅ Why pre-planning and sensory–motor–cognitive alignment matter for math success
✅ How teachers can strengthen their core instruction to transform Tier 2 and Tier 3 outcomes

These are neuroscience-based strategies with proven results. Entire classes moving from struggle to success and 92% of students showing measurable growth.

👉 Register for the next Masterclass:  https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies!

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Mastery Math Method (Level 2)
 01:00 – Why Tier 1 Core Instruction is the Key to All Learning
 01:45 – Meet Brian: A Student Who Knew the Math but Couldn’t Show It
 03:00 – The Disconnect Between Conceptual & Procedural Math
 04:00 – Why Number Sense Instruction Matters in Secondary Grades
 05:00 – Teacher Takeaways: Pre-Planning & Sensory-Motor-Cognitive Links
 06:30 – Closing & Call to Action: Bring the Mastery Math Method to Your School

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
 https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register

🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (login required):
 https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon/Audible

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
Mastery Math Method Level Two (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.

🏷️ Hashtags

#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri

Brian’s story isn’t just about one student—it’s about every student who has ever struggled to learn math. In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, discover how teaching the brain’s way transforms learning that sticks.

Join Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Math Specialist, author of Making Mathineers) as they reveal why traditional learning doesn’t stick—and how the Mastery Math Method changes outcomes for every classroom.

💡 You’ll learn:
 ✅ Why pre-planning is the missing link in lesson design
✅ The difference between planning and presenting (and why both often fall short)
✅ How occupational therapy strategies unlock math success
✅ The role of number sense, memory, and brain-based teaching
 ✅ Real stories—like Brian, a struggling student who finally thrived through this method

This isn’t theory. These are neuroscience-based strategies with proven results: entire classes moving from struggle to success, with 92% of students showing measurable growth.

👉 Register for the next Masterclass:
 https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies!

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
 01:00 – Why Tier 1 Core Matters Most
 02:00 – Pre-Planning: The Forgotten Step in Education
 06:00 – OT Insights: Breaking Learning into Steps
 08:00 – Pre-Planning Essentials: Number Sense, Facts, Fractions, Functions, Factors
 10:00 – Brian’s Story: From Struggling to Thriving
 14:00 – Planning with Stimuli (Not Just Lesson Plans)
 17:00 – Stimulus Examples: How to Spark Mathematical Thinking
 20:00 – Teach the Brain’s Way: Why Learning Stays
 21:00 – Presenting: The Power of Teacher Quality
 24:00 – Instructional Coaching in Real Classrooms
 28:00 – Changing the Environment for Student Engagement
 30:00 – Curriculum as a Journey, Not a Delivery System
 32:00 – Call to Action: Join the Mastery Math Method

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our FREE Masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and OTs:
 https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register

🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (login required):
 https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon/Audible

🔗 Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits:
Host: Cheri Dotterer
Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic
Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle
Mastery Math Method Level Two (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.

🏷️ Hashtags

#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #MasteryMathMethod #TeachingStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #Jonily #Cheri

Discover how Tier 1 math interventions and the Mastery Math Method help students remember lessons — and even break past the limits of the bell curve! In this masterclass clip, Cheri Dotterer (OT, author of Handwriting Brain Body DisConnect) and Jonily Zupancic (Jay-Z, Math Specialist and author of Making Mathineers) reveal the neuroscience-based strategies behind the Mastery Math Method.

 ✅ How Tier 1 interventions shift outcomes for all learners
✅ Real data: from second grade to high school students, breaking the bell curve
✅ The power of OT + teacher collaboration to rewire learning
✅ Simple classroom strategies you can apply tomorrow

This isn’t just theory; we have proven results: 92% of students showing growth, entire classes moving from struggle to success.

👉Register for the next Mastery Method Masterclass: https://disabilitylabs.com/calendar

✨ Subscribe for more episodes of Tier 1 Interventions Podcast and Mastery Math Method strategies!

⏱️ Chapters

0:00 – Welcome to the Mastery Math Method (Level 2 preview)

2:00 – Do your students remember math?

3:00 – Meet Jonily “Jay-Z” Zupancic: 25 years of sticky math research

6:00 – Meet Cheri Dotterer: OT, author, and neuroscience educator

9:00 – Why learning doesn’t stick & the #1 factor in achievement

12:00 – Rethinking “quality” teaching in math

14:00 – Collaboration between OTs & teachers for student success

16:00 – Story: Second-grade transformations

20:00 – Breaking the bell curve with Tier 1 instruction

22:00 – Third-grade cohort results: 100% at 70th percentile+

24:00 – The OT strategy that rewires the brain (bilateral integration writing)

28:00 – Sixth-grade case study: 27% passing → 92% showing growth

30:00 – Audience reaction & curiosity sparks

32:00 – Modeling high-quality instruction through responsiveness

33:00 – Every student deserves to see themselves as a mathematician

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?

👉 Join our free masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and occupational therapists: https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register

🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (must be logged in to download): https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?

Listen to Tier 1 Interventions on your favorite podcast app:
 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

🔗 Let’s Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle

 📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits + Tools Used

Host: Cheri Dotterer: https://disabilitylabs.com/

Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic https://jonily.com/

Editor: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcr

Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network https://disabilitylabs.com/

🧠 Resources Mentioned

Mastery Math Method Level One (Lifetime Access): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle

Mastery Math Method Level Two (Annual Subscription): https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-method-group-coaching

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.

🏷️ Hashtags

#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #DivisionStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #jonily #cheri #masterymathmethod #matheducation #teachingstrategies

Are we teaching subtraction all wrong? In this episode of the Tier 1 Interventions Podcast, Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer break down Math Rules That Never Expire — Subtraction is Distance.

You’ll learn:
 ✅ Why “subtraction is distance” works from preschool through high school
 ✅ How to make math stick using brain-based strategies, movement, and multi-sensory learning
 ✅ Ways to introduce negative numbers, decimals, and fractions without overwhelming students
 ✅ The power of letting answers “linger” to improve long-term retention

Whether you’re a math teacher or an occupational therapist, these strategies will help you strengthen your Tier 1 instruction so every student can thrive.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (Chapters)
00:00 – The #1 misconception about subtraction

00:21 – Welcome & episode intro with Cheri

01:02 – Jonily explains the Tier 1 Interventions mission

03:05 – The 3 math rules that never expire

05:06 – Why “Subtraction is Distance” builds number sense

09:00 – Using the number line and bar models for subtraction

11:00 – Distance vs. direction explained

12:10 –  How the brain processes magnitude

13:55 – Example: 1012 – 995 without borrowing

14:20 – Join the Mastery Math Method Masterclass

15:10 – Estimation skills and conceptual understanding

18:00 – Why this strategy works for every type of number

19:00 – Addressing misconceptions with positive/negative numbers

22:00 – Applying the rule to decimals and fractions

25:05 – Why letting answers linger boosts learning

26:00 – Jonily on the “sitcom approach” problem in math teaching

28:30 – Recap of all 3 rules & closing thoughts

29:15 – Outro: Join the Mastery Math Method Masterclass

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 10 Days?
👉 Join our free masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and occupational therapists: https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register

🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (must be logged in to download): https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?
Listen to Tier 1 Interventions on your favorite podcast app:
 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

🔗 Let’s Stay Connected
🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle

 📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits + Tools Used
Host: Cheri Dotterer: https://disabilitylabs.com/

Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic https://jonily.com/

Editor: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcr

Graphics: Canva https://www.canva.com/

Audio Equipment: Samson Q2U https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Handheld-Microphone-Recording-Podcasting/dp/B001R747SG    Scarlet Solo https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Solo-Audio-Interface/dp/B0C5JSHP7M

Transcription & Captions: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcr

Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network https://disabilitylabs.com/

🧠 Resources Mentioned
🍕 The Pizza Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/the-pizza-problem

🧩 120-Chart Printable → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/120-chart-course

🏗️ The Locker Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/locker-problem

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.

🏷️ Hashtags
#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #DivisionStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #jonily #cheri

#subtractionstrategies #subtractionisdistance #numbersenseactivities #mathteachertips #brainbasedlearning #multisensorymath #occupationaltherapymath #tier1mathinterventions #masterymathmethod #howtoteachsubtraction

💡 Every Student Deserves to Understand Division
Discover how story, movement, and strategy come together to make division finally click, even for students with IEPs. This Tier 1 Interventions episode reveals how simple shifts create massive breakthroughs.

📘 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
In today’s episode, Jonily Zupancic completes her hands-on demonstration of division, showing how to turn a confusing concept into something tangible and teachable. We’ll explore how multisensory math, brain-based learning, and collaborative Tier 1 strategies can support all learners, not just those flagged for intervention.

Whether you’re an OT, special educator, or general ed teacher, this episode equips you with practical tools to activate patterns in the brain and unlock student confidence.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS (Chapters)
00:00 Welcome + What to Expect

01:06 Jonily reviews division models  

03:45 Storytelling through the Locker Problem  

07:25 Visual strategies that stick  

10:45 Movement and rhythm for memory  

14:10 What Tier 1 looks like in action  

18:30 Applying this across grade levels  

21:20 Final thoughts + next steps  

24:45 Outro: Mastery in motion  

🎯 Ready to Change Math Outcomes in 90 Days?
👉 Join our free masterclass for school leaders, teachers, and occupational therapists: https://disabilitylabs.com/live-webinar/freemasterclass/register
🎁 Download your free Intervention Toolkit (must be logged in to download): https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/6887de9b124d7_1753734811_division-cycles-h-and-l-notes-extended.pdf

🎧 Prefer to Listen On the Go?
Listen to Tier 1 Interventions on your favorite podcast app:
 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

🔗 Let’s Stay Connected
🌐 Website: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/mastery-math-bundle

 📧 Disability Labs Community: https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

🎙️ Credits + Tools Used
Host: Cheri Dotterer: https://disabilitylabs.com/

Co-Host: Jonily Zupancic https://jonily.com/

Editor: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcr

Graphics: Canva https://www.canva.com/

Audio Equipment: Samson Q2U https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Handheld-Microphone-Recording-Podcasting/dp/B001R747SG    Scarlet Solo https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Solo-Audio-Interface/dp/B0C5JSHP7M

Transcription & Captions: Descript https://get.descript.com/o65ijk89xtcr

Production: Disability Labs Podcast Network https://disabilitylabs.com/

🧠 Resources Mentioned
🍕 The Pizza Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/the-pizza-problem

🧩 120-Chart Printable → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/120-chart-course

🏗️ The Locker Problem → https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/locker-problem

⚠️ Disclaimer: The content shared in this video is for educational purposes only and does not replace your district’s policies or individualized education plans. Always consult with your instructional team before implementing new strategies.

🏷️ Hashtags
#Tier1Interventions #MathIntervention #DivisionStrategies #SpecialEducation #MTSS #NeurodiverseLearning #jonily #cheri

Step inside a vibrant kindergarten classroom where math transforms from confusion to clarity. In this immersive Tier 1 Interventions episode, we witness the power of silly songs, skip counting, and hands-on discovery as students unlock real pattern recognition through movement, storytelling, and structure.

Discover how quick dots, the 120 chart, and square-building with blocks ignite both laughter and learning, proving that when we teach like the brain learns, mastery sticks. Whether you’re a teacher, interventionist, or therapist, this episode will shift how you see Tier 1 instruction and why it’s time to make OT, PT, and SLP an integrated part of the classroom, not an afterthought.

Mark your calendar for August 13. Something big is coming that could change the way you teach math forever.

While you are there, join our 3d community. https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

 On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

02:00 What Is Math for the Brain?
06:00 Quick Dot Activity Begins
09:00 Skip Counting by Eights
11:00  120 Chart Practice
18:00 Second Quick Dot
21:00 Cedric’s Interlude
22:00 Recognizing Rectangles vs. Squares
26:00 Singing the 12s Multiples Song
28:00 Making Squares with Blocks
35:00 Student Discoveries: 4, 9, 16
41:00  The Magic of 16

44:00  Clean Up Time
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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

     https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

    https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

             https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

[email protected]

[email protected]

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HASHTAGS

#jonily  #cheri #Tier1Interventions #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation

In this hands-on episode, recorded live at our June Tier 1 Interventions event, Jonily shares a robust and adaptable math strategy using nothing more than a piece of paper and red and white counters. This deceptively simple game helps students across all grade levels—from first grade to Algebra—grasp deep mathematical thinking, including one-to-one correspondence and quadratic patterns.

You’ll hear how:
A low-prep game introduces linear vs. non-linear thinking

• Random grouping strategies increase classroom engagement
• Sensory and contextual experiences improve retention
• You might be misinterpreting your own standards, and how to fix it

Special presenter, Audrie, also joins to demonstrate her creative take on visibly random grouping cards and how they bring zest and structure to math instruction. Whether you teach primary students or high schoolers, this episode gives you tools to turn math into a movement-driven, memory-rich experience.

While you are there, join our 3d community. https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

 On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

00:45   Game instructions

04:00    Why primary students need thinking tools

07:00    Random Grouping Cards

13:00     What happens when students play

17:00     Teacher reflections

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

     https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

    https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

             https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

[email protected]

[email protected]

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HASHTAGS

#jonily  #cheri #Tier1Interventions #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation

In this electrifying episode recorded live at our June event, Jonily Zupancic dives deep into the misunderstood world of the “science of math.” Discover the powerful contrast between reading and math instruction, why counting—not computation—is the ultimate key to number sense, and how the brain's innate wiring for estimation and patterns reshapes what we call math achievement. Plus, a special segment with Cheri Dotterer introduces the Learning Disabilities Podcast Network and the deeper connections between writing and math.

Whether you’re a teacher, therapist, or just math-curious, this one will stretch your thinking and ignite your passion for how students actually learn math.

NOTE: You must log into DisabilityLabs.com to gain access.

While you are there, join out 3d community. https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

 On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

00:00 – 01:00 — Welcome and context: Live from the June event

01:00 – 04:00 — What is the “science of math” and why it’s misunderstood

04:00 – 06:30 — Comparing the science of reading to math instruction

06:30 – 08:30 — Why urgency and sensory input fuel learning

08:30 – 10:30 — Defining math achievement: number sense vs. math ability

10:30 – 12:30 — Counting is innate—but what improves it?

12:30 – 14:30 — Quick dot activity: perception and estimation

14:30 – 17:00 — Visual organization, rectangles, and number sense

17:00 – 19:00 — Responsive teaching through student perspective

19:00 – 21:00 — Memory activity: orientation, attention, and recall

21:00 – 26:00 — Cheri Dotterer introduces the podcast network + writing/math connection

26:00 – End — Outro and summer publishing schedule

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

     https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

    https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

             https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

[email protected]

[email protected]

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#jonily  #cheri #Tier1Interventions #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation

“3 Math Rules That Never Expire” series, Jonily Zupancic unpacks the timeless power of “Multiplication is Rectangle.” Discover how this one concept—taught with visual models, grid paper, and even scissors—transforms understanding from 1st grade to high school algebra. You’ll hear how multiplication connects to skip counting, area, and even factoring binomials like (x+2)(x+3)(x+2)(x+3)(x+2)(x+3). Whether you're teaching 7×8 or 27×18, you'll learn how to make math visual, conceptual, and unforgettable.

🎧 Tune in for:
 • Why expired math rules fail students
 • How to teach multiplication through arrays and connector boxes
 • When and how to introduce fractional and algebraic rectangles
 • A preview of Cycle A in the "Rules That Never Expire" strategy

Download Cycle A here: https://disabilitylabs.com/43857/files/683e3aae9b9a6_1748908718_intro-multiplication-cycles-notes.pdf

NOTE: You must log into DisabilityLabs.com to gain access.

While you are there, join out 3d community. https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1

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BOOKS

Making Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64K

Handwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd

 On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7

Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.

Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.

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TIME CODES

00:00 - Introduction to the Series

01:30 - Why Some Math Rules Don’t Transfer

02:45 - Multiplication is Rectangle: The Timeless Rule

04:00 - Using the Dimension Chart for 7×8

06:00 - Finding the Connector Block (The “Array Number”)

08:30 - Scaling to Two-Digit Multiplication (27×18)

11:30 - Teaching 8 × ½ Using Grid Paper and Scissors

13:30 - Exploring Fractions and Decimals with Rectangles

16:00 - Visualizing Algebra: (x+2)(x+3)

17:09 - Why Multiplication is Rectangle Never Expires

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SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIy

AMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029

This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.

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MISSION

Minds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.

Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.

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FREE RESOURCES

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443

https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525

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Other ways to connect with Jonily and Cheri

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventions

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/

     https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/

                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/

X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer

    https://twitter.com/mindsonmath

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer

             https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath

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QUESTION

What is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:

[email protected]

[email protected]

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HASHTAGS

#jonily  #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation