Tammy McMorrow

Little Minds Big Thinkers

Education EN ↓ 88 episodes

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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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

13: What's Working with Nicole Medina and Diann Christensen 02.02.2024

In this episode, I talk with Nicole Medina and Diann Christensen about what worked in their thinking classroom spaces in 2023. I think we came up with a total of 19 things that worked. That's a lot to celebrate! Emily P. Freeman Podcast Peter's new book The Five Practices BTC Conference in Arizona Keep Indiana Learning

12. Kids Speak #3 26.01.2024

In today's episode, I chat with a few young mathematical friends of mine who have some insights to share about the thinking classroom Enjoy!

11. Living the Mathematical Life with Alison Fox Mazzola 19.01.2024

In today's episode, I talk with Alison Fox Mazzola who is a K-8 math coach in California. She so beautifully shares how the mathematical practices are naturally embedded within the thinking classroom. Be prepared to love every word. Alison's website

10. Magical & Messy with Sasha Wise 12.01.2024

In this episode, I talk with Sasha Wise who teaches grades 5/6 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Sasha speaks to the magic of her thinking classroom, and she has some insightful thoughts about messiness. Listen in and see what I mean.

9. Curriculum Tweaks with Tracey Bleakley 05.01.2024

In this episode, I talk with Tracey Bleakley who teaches first grade in Texas. Our conversation touches on several topics, from consolidation to student teachers to how she modifies tasks from the curriculum to fit her thinking classroom. It's a pleasure to chat with her about her thinking classroom journey. Obvious to you. Amazing to others. - Derek Silvers

8. Big, Beautiful Problems with Alicia Burdess 29.12.2023

In this episode, I talk with the one and only Alicia Burdess, a math coach from Grand Prairie in Alberta, Canada. I sent Alicia four of my favorite picture books. She designed a task for each one and shared them with me on this podcast. How lucky am I? How lucky are you to listen to her share her love for big, beautiful problems with us all. Alicia's collection of tasks The Dragon Curve Slides...

7. Write Yourself a Permission Slip 22.12.2023

In this episode, I talk about honoring where you're at in your thinking classroom journey. There's no wrong place to be. https://www.learningthroughmath.com/

6. Kids Speak #2 15.12.2023

In today's episode, I talk with two sweet mathematicians who have thoughts regarding math in the thinking classroom. They really know their stuff.

5. Letting Kids Lead with Diann Christensen 08.12.2023

In today's episode, I talk with Diann Christensen, a district math specialist from Arizona, who is doing amazing thinking work with the coaches, teachers, and mathematicians in her district. They are fortunate to have her, and I feel fortunate to learn from her and share her voice with everyone who tunes in to listen.

4. Building Her Own Thinking with Nicole Medina 01.12.2023

In this episode, I talk with Nicole Medina. Nicole teaches first grade in Kentucky. She's also an admin for the K-2 BTC Facebook group where she shares her passion for the thinking classroom. She's on a journey to building her own thinking. What a beautiful way to model what she expects from her students. https://www.learningthroughmath.com/ https://mathforlove.com/lesson/1-2-nim/

3. Let's Do Math with Laura Weiss 24.11.2023

In today's episode, I talk with Laura Weiss, a second-grade teacher from Massachusetts. Laura talks beautifully about how she uses math as a bridge to build a community in her room, in addition to many other practices that make her thinking classroom one worth hearing about. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EIHoYf2MJDpnT46peXt4S-4-DA2tBFD3ZR28Grzcq24/edit?usp=sharing

2. Kids Speak #1 17.11.2023

In this episode, I had the absolute privilege of chatting with two mathematical experts who have some very sweet and insightful feedback regarding their own thinking classroom. https://stevewyborney.com/2023/09/what-is-the-mystery-number-in-the-box/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igfrVVctrzA

1. Once Upon a Time I Read a Book 13.11.2023

In this inaugural episode of Little Minds, Big Thinkers, you'll hear from me, Tammy McMorrow, the creator of this podcast. I'll share some random facts about myself, the once-upon-a-time beginnings of my thinking classroom journey, why this podcast chose me as its host, and what to expect in future episodes. Math is Figure-out-able Podcast with Pam Harris: https://podcast.mathisfigureoutab...

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