Tammy McMorrow
Little Minds Big Thinkers
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.
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Tammy McMorrow
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Latest episode
Oct 30, 2026
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Episodes
94. Kids Speak #14 30.10.2026 13:01
In today's episode, I get to chat with a few lovely first graders who have brilliant insight into our thinking classroom. Thanks for listening in!
93. Beliefs & Practices with Jessica Curtis 23.10.2026 50:43
In this episode, I talk with Jessica Curtis, a math coach in Connecticut. We talk about teacher beliefs, how they affect practices, and what that can look like in the thinking classroom. Enjoy! Make Math Moments Steve Wyborney Pam Harris
92. Thinking Teachers with Liesl McConchie 11.09.2026 56:30
In this episode, I am fortunate enough to chat with Liesl McConchie, the author of Building a Positive Math Identity. In this conversation, Liesl brings her expansive knowledge of the brain to the math classroom and specifically to the thinking classroom. She's brilliant. Building a Positive Math Identity Liesl's website
91. Math Fairy with Erin Timms 04.09.2026 35:23
In this episode, I talk with Erin Timms. She's a kindergarten teacher in New York. She's doing some magical things with those young students of hers. I know you'll enjoy listening in! Building a Positive Math Identity A Mindset for Learning
90. Skills > Compliance in a Thinking Classroom 28.08.2026 20:03
In today's episode, I offer a different perspective regarding rewards and punishments as they pertain to the thinking classroom. Building a Positive Math Identity Lessons in Community Kids First From Day One A Mindset for Learning
89. Single Indicator Rubric 31.07.2026 17:59
In today's episode, I talk about experiencing the single indicator rubric as a student in Peter Liljedahl's thinking classroom.
88. BTC Conference Day 2 Sesh 01.07.2026 1:03:38
In this episode, I talk to Ashley Smith, Gayane Hanyaloglu, and Amanda Holland about their experiences from day two of the fourth annual Building Thinking Classrooms Conference in New Haven, Connecticut. Thanks for listening!
87. BTC Conference Day 1 Sesh 30.06.2026 45:17
In today's special episode, I talk with Amanda Holland, Ashley Smith, and Gayana Hanyaloglu about our favorite moments from the first day of the Building Thinking Classrooms Conference in New Haven, Connecticut. A special thanks to these friends for letting me rope them into chatting. Enjoy! Chelsea McClellan Episode
86. Brave Every Day with Megan Mann 24.04.2026 59:37
In this episode, I talk with Megan Mann. She teaches kindergarten outside of Chicago. I'd love to sit in her classroom and see and hear her students think. I bet it's quite magical. She proves this work can be done with our little people. Christina Tondevold Thinking Wands The Curiosity Shop
85. Math Cheerleader with Lori MacKenzie 17.04.2026 37:10
In this episode, I chat with Lori MacKenzie about the amazing work she's doing as a math specialist for an ESD in Oregon. She's growing a beautiful thing there. It's impressive! Peter's Youtube Video Make Math Moments Podcast Simon Sinek Video Northwest Mathematics Conference
84: Kids Speak #13 10.04.2026 18:43
In this episode, I talk with a few sweet first graders about their thinking concerning all things math. These conversations always make me smile. I hope they do the same for you.
83. Ownership with Jen Hunt 03.04.2026 47:47
In this episode, I talk with Jen Hunt. She's a math specialist in Oregon and owner of New Math Minds. We talk a lot about kids these days, how they're different, and what they need in order to own the math. Enjoy! New Math Minds Jen's Youtube Channel Jen's Instagram Kickstart Math Intervention Jen's Webinar The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannan Martin Rethinking Disability...
82. Mathing with Pam Harris 13.03.2026 1:05:11
In today's episode, I was blessed by the brilliance of Pam Harris. Her work has played a huge role in my classroom, especially in the last year. I feel immensely honored that she joined me today to talk about mathing in the thinking classroom. Pam's website
81. Position Them as Capable with Amanda Jagentenfl 20.02.2026 44:58
In this episode, I talk with Amanda Jagentenfl. She wears many hats in New Hampshire. She's a math specialist, MTSS coordinator, and owner of Mathematical Minds. We share lots of laughs and nerd out on all things MTSS and BTC. Enjoy! Mathematical Minds The Imperfect and Unfinished Math Teacher How the Brain Learns Mathematics Rethinking Disability and Mathematics Ruthless Equity Sum of It All...
80. Fun, Joy, Growth with Isabelle Heuser 13.02.2026 28:14
In this episode, I talk with Isabelle Heuser. She's a first-grade teacher in Indiana who inspired me and will likely do the same for you. She might have even made me cry. Listen to find out why. Pam Harris The Five Practices in Practice Tammy's planning tool based on The Five Practices Sum of It All Podcast
79. Celebrate with Peter Liljedahl 06.02.2026 57:50
In today's episode, I talk with THE Peter Liljedahl. Enough said. Grassroots Workshop Think Thank Thunk Pam Harris Steve Wyborney Tammy's notes on whiteboard structures
78. Start Yesterday with Josh Weinman 30.01.2026 38:14
In this episode, I talk with Josh Weinman who teachers fourth grade in Nairobi, Kenya. He's fallen down the BTC rabbit hole, and like myself, is enjoying the journey. Thanks for listening! Think Thank Thunk Pam Harris Christina Tondevold Liesl McConchie
77. Wigglers & Dreamers with Kim Machnik 23.01.2026 57:31
In this episode, I chat with and learn from Kim Machnik. She's a STEM coordinator in Massachusetts and is a wealth of knowledge about students who have ADHD and how to support them in the math classroom. Prepare yourself to be inspired. Kim's Wigglers and Dreams Site Wigglers and Dreamers Webinar Liesl McConchie's Book Vanessa Vakharia's Book Rachel Lambert's Book
76. Kids Speak #12 16.01.2026 14:14
In this episode, I talk with two first graders about our thinking classroom. Is there anything cuter than listening to little people share their thoughts about math?
75. What Worked in 2025 with Gayane Hanyaloglu 09.01.2026 40:19
In this episode, Gayane Hanyaloglu, a second-grade teacher in Massachusetts, and I talk about what worked in our thinking classrooms in 2025. Be prepared to be inspired! Power Up Your Math Community Kristen Acosta 3 Act Tasks Graham Fletcher 3 Act Tasks
74. Willing To Start with Kristen Hull 02.01.2026 34:13
In this episode, I chat with Kristen Hull. She teaches third grade in Hawaii. Anyone up for a field trip to her classroom? green book
73. Every Student, Every Teacher with Hannah Lindsay 19.12.2025 31:47
In this episode, I talk with Hannah Lindsay who teaches first grade in Indiana. She's an absolute pro at this podcast thing and is an inspiration as well. I'm confident you'll enjoy our conversation! Choral Counting & Counting Collections
72. Equitable Access with Tracey Iglehart 14.11.2025 47:52
In today's episode, I talk with Tracey Iglehart. She teaches third grade in California. Once again, it's a pleasure to converse with an educator who believes in student agency and ability in a thinking classroom. Enjoy! Tru Framework
71. Peter and Pam 31.10.2025 9:05
In this episode, I briefly share about the beginning impact of Pam Harris' problem strings on my thinking classroom. I hope I convince at least one person to look at her work more closely. (My deepest apology to Berkeley Everett for saying his name completely wrong.) Pam Harris books Steve Wyborney Choral Counting & Counting Collections Which One Doesn't Belong Same But Different Berke...
70. Any Class Can with Lisa Hillstrom 19.09.2025 39:56
In today's episode, I chat with Lisa Hillstrom, an instructional coach in California. She's a gold card member of the BTC club, so it's a great honor to learn from her. The Five Practices in Practice Tammy's lesson plan template
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