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- What If Math and Writing Struggles Are Actually the Same Problem?
What happens when an occupational therapist and a math coach collide? In this segment, Cheri Dotterer introduces her long-time collaborator, Jonily Zupancic, a math coach and former teacher who brings deep insight into why math instruction often misses the mark for students with learning differences. Together, they explore the interconnectedness of reading, writing, and math—and how Tier 1 strategies can realign instruction to support all learners.
Listeners will walk away with powerful insight into how educational silos (ELA vs. math) can be bridged using cognitive science, collaborative co-teaching, and practical classroom strategies. If you’ve ever wondered how dysgraphia and dyscalculia really show up in your students—and what to do about it—this segment is your wake-up call.
👉 Subscribe and share this with a fellow educator who needs a boost of inspiration!
🔗 Find the complete Quick Dots Purple X training module: https://disabilitylabs.com
***************************************************************************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 – Recap from Cheri: From dysgraphia to math challenges
00:10 – Personal reflection: Realizing the reading-writing disconnect
00:35 – The discovery: Even non-readers benefit from writing strategies
00:45 – Enter Jonily Zupancic: Math teacher turned coach
01:10 – How Cheri and Jonily’s worlds “collided” 4–5 years ago
01:30 – The “aha” moment: Linking writing challenges to math performance
01:55 – Why standard math teaching strategies fall short
02:20 – The power of co-designing interventions across subjects
02:45 – Introducing a new way of thinking about math as a language
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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:
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HASHTAGS
#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation
11 min - Why Some Kids Can Read but Still Can’t Write
In this powerful kickoff to the Math DysConnected Week, occupational therapist and learning interventionist Cheri Dotterer shares the deeply personal and professional journey that led her to become a national voice in the world of dysgraphia and math interventions. With over 30 years of experience in both adult rehab and school-based therapy, Cheri reflects on how seemingly disconnected learning challenges like dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and gifted reading profiles intersect in the classroom—and in life. This episode sets the stage for unpacking practical, Tier 1 classroom strategies that bridge cognitive science and math instruction.
Listeners will be introduced to the neuroscience of writing challenges, the identity struggles tied to learning disabilities, and the power of exposure-first teaching strategies that support all learners—whether they can read, write, or neither. A must-listen for teachers, OTs, and intervention specialists seeking to understand the “why” behind common classroom struggles.
👉 Subscribe and share this with a fellow educator who needs a boost of inspiration!
🔗 Find the complete Quick Dots Purple X training module: https://disabilitylabs.com
***************************************************************************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 – Meet Cheri Dotterer: 30 years as an OT, from rehab to school-based therapy
00:33 – How dysgraphia became her passion through personal reflection
01:00 – The mismatch: Kids who can read but can't write
01:30 – Realizing she shared the same struggles as her students
02:10 – Why kids who can’t read still benefit from writing interventions
02:45 – The origin of the question: “Why can’t kids write?”
03:30 – The turning point moment in her therapy career
04:00 – Connecting reading, writing, and math as brain-based patterns
04:45 – Introduction to the concept of “Math DysConnected”
05:15 – The importance of pattern recognition and exposure before mastery
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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.
***************************************************************************
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:
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HASHTAGS
#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation
32 min - It’s NOT a 5x5! Why Grid Paper Trips Kids Up
Is your student really drawing a 5x5 square—or just counting boxes?
In this episode of the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop, we take a deep dive into grid paper misconceptions and why so many students—even in middle school—struggle with precision, tracing, and accurate visual-motor control.
You’ll learn:
Why grid paper is often too abstract too soon- How to scaffold from geoboards to dot paper before expecting grid paper mastery
- Occupational therapy strategies for tracing, alignment, and ruler use
- Classroom interventions that work across all grade levels
- The construction paper trick that might blow your mind!
Perfect for math teachers, occupational therapists, and interventionists seeking low-cost, high-impact classroom accommodations.
👉 Subscribe and share this with a fellow educator who needs a boost of inspiration!
🔗 Find the full Geo Board training module: https://disabilitylabs.com
***************************************************************************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
01:00 – Chunk 4: What grid paper doesn’t teach (and why it matters)
02:30 – The 5x5 illusion: Why most students count boxes, not lines
05:30 – Precision vs. accuracy: How visual-motor issues affect math
06:30 – Why dot paper often works better than grid paper
07:30 – OT tip: Use triangular rulers (Alpha Triangles) for better control
09:00 – The progression: From geoboards to independence on graph paper
12:00 – Why all students—not just those with IEPs—benefit from scaffolding
13:00 – Segment wrap-up: Grid paper as the most abstract tool
14:00 – Cheri: Rethinking design copying through the OT + math lens
15:00 – Why unstructured play with dot paper boosts spatial reasoning
16:00 – Natalie’s takeaway: The next big layer is brain science
17:00 – Binder tricks: Slant boards and seating supports on a budget
19:00 – The construction paper hack: Boosting tactile feedback for writing
20:00 – Teacher reactions: Best facilitation yet
21:00 – Krista on cross-audience clarity: OT + teacher integration that clicks
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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.
***************************************************************************
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:
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HASHTAGS
#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation
22 min - Why Straight Lines Aren’t Always Straightforward: S2 E30
What if your students could see math differently—literally?
In this powerful chunk of our Tier 1 Interventions Geoboard Workshop, we dive deep into the concept of diagonals—how a simple shift from horizontal and vertical lines to diagonal ones transforms not only math instruction but also students' experiences of precision, measurement, and curiosity.
Join Cheri Dotterer, Jonily Zupancic, and guests as they explore:
The surprising complexity behind diagonal lines- How diagonals connect to every grade level from K to 8th
- Why geoboards and dot paper are essential for understanding slope, decimals, and irrational numbers
- And how a salt lick for horses might be your next best teaching strategy!
Perfect for math teachers, occupational therapists, and interventionists who want students to feel the “aha” moments.
👉 Subscribe and share this with a fellow educator who needs a boost of inspiration!
🔗 Find the full Geo Board training module: https://disabilitylabs.com
***************************************************************************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
03:00 – Transforming the 10-frame with dot paper
05:00 – The power of diagonals: why they matter in grade 4 and beyond
09:00 – Prepping for Pythagorean Theorem (without the formula)
12:30 – 🎯 Instructional salt licks: How to spark curiosity
16:00 – Accuracy vs. Precision: What the math (and writing) reveals
18:00 – Diagonals as the hypotenuse: Squaring the diagonal
22:00 – Tilted squares and irrational numbers
26:00 – How a diagonal can teach decimal multiplication
31:00 – Cheri on writing fluency, posture, and diagonal development
34:00 – What pencil grip really means—and what it doesn’t
37:00 – Practical OT strategies with Geoboards (and latex-free tips!)
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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.
***************************************************************************
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.
***************************************************************************
FREE RESOURCES
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525
***************************************************************************
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:
***************************************************************************
HASHTAGS
#jonily #cheri #Tier1Interventions #GeoboardMath #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation
42 min - The Geo Board Hack That Fixed Handwriting AND Math Anxiety! S2 E29
In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, we delve into how a simple tool—the geo board—can yield surprising results for students who struggle with note-taking, handwriting, or traditional seated learning. Join Cheri, Jonily, and Natalie as they explore how vertical surfaces, flow state, and insights from occupational therapy are revolutionizing math classrooms. From "Teenage Tummy Time" to duct-taped binders turned into slant boards, this episode is full of strategies you can use tomorrow.
🔗 Find the full Geo Board training module: https://disabilitylabs.com
***************************************************************************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 – The power of vertical whiteboards for struggling students
01:00 – Welcome to the Geo Board episode: OT meets math
02:00 – Building Thinking Classrooms shoutout & Peter Liljedahl
03:30 – The missing neuroscience behind vertical surface learning
04:30 – Natalie on student engagement and focus at the boards
06:00 – Wrist extension, muscle development, and vertical writing
07:00 – "Teenage Tummy Time" and reducing gravity’s impact
08:00 – OT assessments, design copying, and unstructured geo board play
09:00 – Engaging the senses: why spatial design matters
10:00 – Brain science is Natalie’s new passion
10:45 – Desk adaptations using 3-ring binders
12:00 – Binder hacks for seating and footrests
12:45 – Duct tape tips for sensory-friendly writing
13:30 – Outro: Where to find the full Geo Board course
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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.
***************************************************************************
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:
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HASHTAGS
#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia
#math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents
14 min - The Secret to Better Focus, Shape Sense, and Math Fluency
What do vestibular reflexes, math standards, and rubber bands have in common? In this episode of Tier 1 Interventions, Cheri and Jonily unpack the unexpected power of the Geo Board. This tool blends occupational therapy and mathematics to close academic and non-academic gaps in the Tier 1 classroom.
You’ll learn how the Geo Board supports shape sense, measurement, number fluency, and executive functioning, why precision versus accuracy matters, and what happens when kids struggle to switch from vertical to horizontal processing. Additionally, Cheri demonstrates the Handstand Flip—a simple movement hack that engages the whole brain and prepares students to learn.
🎯 Topics include:
Measurement as a gateway to number sense
Geo Board strategies from K to Algebra
Math standards alignment across grade levels
Non-academic interventions that change classroom behavior
These insights help ALL learners succeed
🔗 Find the full Geo Board training module: https://disabilitylabs.com
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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
01:35 – The Geo Board as a Reference Task
03:00 – Strategic Use of Geo Boards in Tier 1 Classrooms
05:15 – Identifying Students Who Benefit Most
06:45 – Why Measurement, Money, and Time Are Struggles
08:20 – Measurement as a Tool to Build Number Sense
09:50 – Connecting Shape to Fluency and Equations
10:40 – Precision vs Accuracy in Learning
12:00 – What’s Inside the Geo Board Module?
13:00 – Math Standards Supported by Geo Board
15:10 – Math Practices: Modeling, Tools, and Repetition
17:05 – The Role of Spaced Practice
18:30 – Chunk Zero: Vertical vs Horizontal Processing
21:00 – Vestibular Reflexes and Visual Tracking
24:00 – Simple Classroom Interventions (slant boards, standing, scaffolding)
27:45 – Activating the Body: Prepping for Learning
29:30 – The Handstand Flip Exercise Demo
31:45 – Why Strength Matters for Writing and Attention
33:00 – Fall Recovery, Forearm Strength, and OT Insights
35:00 – Summary of Non-Academic Tier 1 Interventions
36:00 – Closing: Learn More at DisabilityLabs.com
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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.
***************************************************************************
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
#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia
#math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents37 min - Rethinking Math Education Part 4: S2 E27
Part 4 of 4
In this episode, Cheri and Jonily discuss breaking down the essential concepts in mathematics that every student should master, the power of reference tasks, and strategies to individualize learning with less prep and stress for teachers. They also explore how functional skills intersect with math learning and how to make math accessible to all students without lowering rigor.
We’ve separated this workshop into four parts. Look for all four episodes.
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
- Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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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
00:20 – Today’s Topic: The Paint Problem
00:34 – What is Tier 1? Why it matters
01:00 – The problem with pull-out interventions
01:22 – Recap from last week: “Why?”
01:33 – The power of movement for attention and focus
02:02 – Brain science: Why spinning helps focus
02:24 – Activating the brain through controlled movement
02:36 – Traditional classroom expectations and their pitfalls
03:17 – Why directions don’t always stick
03:40 – Movement strategies to engage all learners
04:08 – Cheri’s mission: Preaching movement in education
04:11 – Guest insight: Janet’s 7th-grade strategies
04:40 – Crazy 8s and playful engagement
05:14 – Sneaky academic reinforcement through movement
05:23 – More focus triggers and crossing midline
05:38 – Kindergarten example: Using transitions intentionally
06:24 – Wiggle fingers and crossing midline for attention
06:45 – Activating the brain for the next step
07:00 – More examples of focus triggers
07:11 – Brain-body disconnects: Board-to-table transitions
07:34 – Tracking difficulties and the 120 chart
07:53 – It’s more than computation—math is cognitive
08:19 – Invitation to subscribe and share
08:47 – How Tier 1 builds coherence across the classroom
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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:
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HASHTAGS
#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia
#math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents
33 min - Rethinking Math Education Part 3: S2 E26
Part 3 of 4
In this episode, Cheri and Jonily discuss breaking down the essential concepts in mathematics that every student should master, the power of reference tasks, and strategies to individualize learning with less prep and stress for teachers. They also explore how functional skills intersect with math learning and how to make math accessible to all students without lowering rigor.
We’ve separated this workshop into four parts. Look for all four episodes.
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
- Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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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
01:00 Why Tier 1 matters for all students
01:28 OTs and the importance of teaching symbols
02:24 The role of explicit teaching in symbol recognition
03:47 Science of Reading vs. Science of Math
04:41 Number sense must be experienced
05:04 Functional, non-academic supports in the classroom
06:09 Teaching rate through movement
07:09 Experiencing numbers physically
08:10 More non-academic ways to support math
08:23 Sarah shares the bike wheel activity
09:40 Understanding rate through rotation
10:33 Paper folding and inverse reasoning
11:17 Conceptual fraction learning through activity
11:53 Recipe scaling: Fractions in real life
12:19 Skip counting as a way to build number sense
12:43 Cyber school math events
13:17 Introducing multiple symbols in early grades
14:00 Using 'by' and dot for dimensional notation
14:31 Cheri on functional supports and interoception
16:44 Emotions, feelings, and moods in learning
18:19 Motivation is key to student engagement
19:02 What is a Focus Trigger?
20:04 Kindergarten focus trigger example
21:10 Introducing names with associations
22:00 Teaching thinking through math
23:07 Discovering students’ needs through interaction
24:18 Managing energy and engagement with movement
25:22 Student reengagement through trust and movement
26:34 Tune in next week: Why Focus Triggers Work
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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.
***************************************************************************
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:
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HASHTAGS
#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia
#math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents
27 min - Rethinking Math Education Part 2: S2 E25
Part 2 of 4
In this episode, Cheri and Jonily discuss breaking down the essential concepts in mathematics that every student should master, the power of reference tasks, and strategies to individualize learning with less prep and stress for teachers. They also explore how functional skills intersect with math learning and how to make math accessible to all students without lowering rigor.
We’ve separated this workshop into four parts. Look for all four episodes.
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
- Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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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
1:25 – Reducing Pull-Out Interventions
1:46 – Rethinking Tier 1 Instruction
2:24 – Reference Tasks Overview
3:01 – Transition to Part 2: Paint Problem
3:41 – Easter-Themed 120 Chart Activity
4:27 – Personal Story with 120 Chart
5:05 – Visual Adaptations of the 120 Chart
6:25 – Question about Multiplication Charts
8:19 – Kindergarten Skip Counting Example
11:12 – The Myth of 100% On-Task Compliance
13:36 – Accessibility Adaptations
15:00 – Overview of Tier One Interventions Course
16:24 – Cognitive and Physical Math Learning
17:17 – The "Making Rectangles" Reference Task
22:05 – Dice Game for Rectangle Formation
25:00 – Physical Movement and Math
26:04 – The Neuroscience of Movement and Math
30:08 – Exposure vs. Mastery
33:33 – Kindergarten Story Wrap-Up
35:00 – Introduction to Skip Counting by Twelves
36:52 – The Pizza Company Square Challenge
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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.
***************************************************************************
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:
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HASHTAGS
#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia
#math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents
- (01:25) - – Reducing Pull-Out Interventions
- (01:46) - – Rethinking Tier 1 Instruction
- (02:24) - – Reference Tasks Overview
- (03:01) - – Transition to Part 2: Paint Problem
- (03:41) - – Easter-Themed 120 Chart Activity
- (04:27) - – Personal Story with 120 Chart
- (05:05) - – Visual Adaptations of the 120 Chart
- (06:25) - – Question about Multiplication Charts
- (08:19) - – Kindergarten Skip Counting Example
- (11:12) - – The Myth of 100% On-Task Compliance
- (13:36) - – Accessibility Adaptations
- (15:00) - – Overview of Tier One Interventions Course
- (16:24) - – Cognitive and Physical Math Learning
- (17:17) - – The "Making Rectangles" Reference Task
- (22:05) - – Dice Game for Rectangle Formation
- (25:00) - – Physical Movement and Math
- (26:04) - – The Neuroscience of Movement and Math
- (30:08) - – Exposure vs. Mastery
- (33:33) - – Kindergarten Story Wrap-Up
- (35:00) - – Introduction to Skip Counting by Twelves
- (36:52) - – The Pizza Company Square Challenge
39 min - Rethinking Math Education part 1: S2 E24
In this episode, Cheri and Jonily discuss breaking down the essential concepts in mathematics that every student should master, the power of reference tasks, and strategies to individualize learning with less prep and stress for teachers. They also explore how functional skills intersect with math learning and how to make math accessible to all students without lowering rigor.
We’ve separated this workshop into four parts. Look for all four episodes.
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RESOURCES/COURSES MENTIONED
Tier 1 Interventions Workshops https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/tier-1-interventions-workshops
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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 Tier 1 Interventions: Strengthening the core classroom
01:00 The problem with excessive pull-outs and how to reduce them
03:00 The power of Mastery Math Method and reference tasks
06:00 The Paint Problem: Why it’s not really about paint at all
08:00 The most essential math concept every student needs
14:00 How math should build progressively each year
20:00 The Quick Dots Strategy for building number sense
25:00 The 120 Chart and how to adapt it for accessibility
29:00 How The Locker Problem enhances student learning
30:00 Balancing accessibility and rigor for ALL students
31:00 How listeners can support the podcast
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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.
***************************************************************************
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
#tier1interventions #mindonmath #jonily #cheri #dysgraphia #dyscalculia
#math #education #teaching #mathintervention #strugglingstudents- (01:00) - The problem with excessive pull-outs and how to reduce them
- (03:00) - The power of Mastery Math Method and reference tasks
- (06:00) - The Paint Problem: Why it’s not really about paint at all
- (08:00) - The most essential math concept every student needs
- (14:00) - How math should build progressively each year
- (20:00) - The Quick Dots Strategy for building number sense
- (25:00) - The 120 Chart and how to adapt it for accessibility
- (29:00) - How The Locker Problem enhances student learning
- (30:00) - Balancing accessibility and rigor for ALL students
- (31:00) - How listeners can support the podcast
32 min
About Tier 1 Interventions
From the publisher's feed
Math intervention, writing intervention, neurobiology, and cognitive-based learning - Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer are sharing how to incorporate them into your classroom. Jonily is a secondary math teacher and instructional coach for math K-12. Cheri is an occupational therapist specializing in neurology-based treatment across the lifespan and a Strategy-based Interventionist. Jonily secretly calls Cheri her Lesson Plan Whisperer because Cheri is always in her head, reminding her of the foundations of development before academics begin.
They met in 2018 and have been talking ever since. Together, they have discovered the Miracle Math Classroom. This classroom embeds all math standards from Kindergarten to twelfth grade, plus neuro-based interventions that improve proficiency and boost student engagement. Both gifted and learning support students thrive using the interventions they share, plus all students in between. Using cognitive enhancing techniques strategically placed in the lesson plan, students learn more and enjoy school more, and fewer students get removed from critical instruction for Tier Three Interventions.
Jonily has discovered how to teach all Kindergarten through algebra math standards using twelve, that’s right, twelve Reference Tasks. They include the Pizza Problem, 120-Chart, Paper Folding, Making Rectangles, Quick Dots, Locker Problem, Jesse and Kay, Geoboard, Candy Problem, Paint Problem, Staircase, and the Function Machine.
Cheri uses Body-Brain Anchors to ignite the flame inside everyone’s brain for learning. Whether a person is five or 90, her strategy-based interventions will ignite that flame. These Brain-Body Anchors include the Handstand Flip, Interlaced Bilateral Integration, and the Body Sentence Alphabet.
Together, they connect the puzzle behind math instruction and instructional delivery alongside these cognitive-enhancing activities to maximize math education for all students.
Join us live on the third Saturday of the month, sans July, for the math behind the Reference Task. Every live event is approximately 2.5 contact hours. The first 30-ish minutes become this podcast. To hear the entire training, join our membership program.
Please note: we will not record on holiday weekends. Join our mailing list for updates on dates.
To join us live, register at Tier1interventions.com. The 2.5-hour sessions include the PowerPoint slides, additional audio files of Jonily teaching the Reference Task, resources from Cheri, and much more. A subscription to these 2.5-hour Workshops is $97/month or $947/year.
Membership includes:
*Approximately 27.5 hours of direct training per year
*Audio files of Jonily's Hear Me Teach segments - complete
*PowerPoint Slides to grab and use in your Magic Math Classroom
*Resources from Jonily and Cheri for you and your students
*A copy of Math DYSconnected when released.
Or, you can listen to the first segment on your favorite podcast app for free; no membership is required. No matter how you listen, you will come away with golden nuggets that will transform your classroom.
Reach out to Jonily: [email protected]
Reach out to Cheri: [email protected]
Tier1Interventions.com