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About the Session:

Want your number talks to run smoother (and go deeper)? Catherine Reed shares the secret sauce: carpet routines that set the stage for focused thinking and rich math talk. With just a few intentional habits, you’ll go from desk chaos to math magic—no extra prep required. 🧮🪑✨

Links/Resources:

• 10 Free Number Talk Samples: https://brownbagteacher.com/numbertalks/
• Launching Number Talks (10 Day Step-by-Step Guide): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Talks-the-First-10-Days-Back-to-School-Guide-for-Building-Number-Sense-13613216
• Blog: https://brownbagteacher.com/
• Instagram: instagram.com/brownbagteacher
• Facebook: facebook.com/brownbagteacher/
• TPT: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/catherine-reed-the-brown-bag-teacher

Meet Catherine:

Catherine Reed is the educator behind The Brown Bag Teacher, where she shares practical, high-quality instructional resources for K–2 classrooms. With over a decade of experience as a classroom teacher and curriculum designer, Catherine specializes in building classroom routines that foster independence, academic confidence, and joyful learning. She is known for her clear, intentional approach to teaching and her passion for supporting educators with tools that actually work.

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🎤 Teacher Summer Talks is hosted by Heidi and Emily from Second Story Window. They love helping teachers elevate what matters and simplify the rest. Connect with them on their podcast, Teacher Approved, and on Instagram at @2ndstorywindow.