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About the Session:

What if your math block felt more like a thinking lab? Shelley Gray shares six powerful ways to create a classroom where curiosity leads, mistakes are welcome, and every student feels safe to take a risk. It's not about getting the right answer—it’s about growing great thinkers. 🧠➗💬

Links/Resources:

• Free Math Talks: https://shelley-gray.kit.com/1f5609859a
• Math Conversations: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/shelley-gray?search=math%20conversations
• Website: https://shelleygrayteaching.com/
• TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/shelley-gray
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelleygrayteaching/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachingresourcesbyshelleygray

Meet Shelley:

Shelley is passionate about helping teachers make math relevant, meaningful, and fun, and her resources are designed to help students make real-life connections to the math they learn. She lives in Manitoba, Canada and works as a K-8 Instructional Coach.

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