Little Minds Big Thinkers

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!

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

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

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

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.

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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...

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

In this episode, I have the great pleasure of talking with Jen Miller, who teaches first grade in North Carolina. She graciously shares how she's figuring out BTC in her space with her thinkers. Enjoy! Jen's Instagram - mrsmillerclass1 Carrie Welling Kristin Hannah Activating Math Talk Jo Boaler

In this episode, I smile, nod, laugh, and hang on every word from Vanessa Vakharia. She's a rock star, author, podcaster, and advocate for positive emotional relationships with math. She's golden. Vanessa's Podcast Vanessa's Instagram Math Therapy Vanessa's Band The Imperfect and Unfinished Math Teacher Crystal Watson Rethinking Disability and Mathematics Joe Dispenza Conversations With God Gabby...

Today I chat with Catherine Smith who teaches a 3/4 combo class in New Zealand. I think many will relate to Catherine's journey and feel both inspired and seen. Enjoy! nrich Mathematical Mindsets Number Talks Make Math Moments Mathematical Tasks for the Thinking Classrooms, K-5 Build Math Minds Pam Harris Books Cathy Fosnot Number Strings Choral Counting & Counting Collections Math Fact Fluenc...

In today's episode, I share thoughts from the brilliance of Amy Chang and Dr. Becky Kennedy, who encourage us all to lead with curiosity. Amy@buildingthinkingclassrooms.com @drbeckyatgoodinside (Instagram) Good Inside Interweaving Equitable Participation and Deep Mathematics: Building Community in the Elementary Classroom

In today's episode, I talk with two young friends who can articulate well what it means to be good at math. I hope you enjoy this chat as much as I did.

In this episode, I talk with Brendan Scribner. Brendan is a math consultant in Vermont. He's also very inspiring, talks eloquently about math instruction, and elevates educators who cross his path. Enjoy! Find Brendan at LinkedIn Brendan's email Rough Draft Math Becoming the Math Teacher You Wish You'd Had Keep Indiana Learning Illustrative Mathematics Choosing to See The Imperfect and Unfinished...