Making Number Sense Make Sense: A Math Podcast for Early Elementary Teachers

by Lara

Hi! I'm Lara and I didn't use to be a math person. Through a winding series of events, I have developed a passion for early elementary mathematics! Learn about it in this episode and stay tuned for future episodes about developing number sense in math!

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Ep 24: Mindfulness in Math Class

    Ep 24: Mindfulness in Math Class

    If your students aren't available for learning, it doesn't matter how perfect your lesson is. In today's episode, I’m talking about Trauma Informed Practice and implementing mindfulness in the classroom. I’m giving you practical tips, examples, and a peek into the importance of a trauma-informed classroom.Thank you to all of you who attended my Making Math Moment Talk I had a blast!This will be the last episode of 2023, fill out the Google Form if you have episodes you’d like to hear from me! I’ll catch you in 2024!Time Stamps1:00 My start with Trauma Informed Practice3:40 Creating a Trauma-Informed Classroom (Infographic)5:00 Social Emotional Learning, Mindfulness, Zones of Regulation8:00 Implementing Mindfulness10:00 Examples of Mindfulness Activities/ Breathing Techniques13:58 Calm Down Corner/Peace Corner/ Relaxation StationHelpful LinksMindfulness CardsVideosFall-Hamilton Elementary: Transitioning to Trauma-Informed Practices to Support Learning.The Mindful Teacher YouTubeSnoop Dogg AffirmationsYogaplaoozaCosmic Kids YogaMoovleeLet's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

  • Ep 23: Making Math Moments Virtual Summit Top Picks!

    Ep 23: Making Math Moments Virtual Summit Top Picks!

    Get my complete counting stages presentation slides!In this episode, I am giving you a sneak peek into the sessions I have my eye on in the Making Math Moments Virtual Summit. I’m looking at sessions on✅Closing a Building Thinking Classrooms Math Lesson✅Culturally Responsive Math Education✅Math Play✅ Children's books for math problems✅Coding!There are so many amazing sessions, register to get in on this amazing opportunity!Any podcast episodes you want me to make?Let me know in this Google Form!Helpful LinksRegister Here!Let's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

  • Ep 22: Facile Number Sequence the Final Counting Series Episode Part 6

    Ep 22: Facile Number Sequence the Final Counting Series Episode Part 6

    Register for the FREE Making Math Moments Virtual Summit 2023!Get my complete counting stages presentation slides!In this week's episode, we’ll look into the last counting stage Facile Number Sequence. In this stage, of counting, we will really see students who are flexible in the way they solve problems!They can use a variety of non-count by ones strategies and we’ll go into what they are!Any podcast episodes you want me to make? Let me know in this Google Form!Helpful LinksBlog PostLet's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

  • Ep 21: Intermediate Number Sequence Stages of Counting Series Part 5

    Ep 21: Intermediate Number Sequence Stages of Counting Series Part 5

    Register for the FREE Making Math Moments Virtual Summit 2023!Get my complete counting stages presentation slides!In this week's episode, we’ll look into the next counting stage Intermediate Number Sequence. In this stage, of counting, we will really start to see all of our hard work come together as students become more confident and successful problem solvers, specifically with subtraction!Any podcast episodes you want me to make? Let me know in this Google Form!Helpful LinksBlog PostLet's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

  • Ep 20: Initial Number Sequence: Stages of Counting Series Part 4

    Ep 20: Initial Number Sequence: Stages of Counting Series Part 4

    Register for the FREE Making Math Moments Virtual Summit 2023!Get my complete counting stages presentation slides!In this week's episode, we’ll look into the next counting stage Initial Number Sequence. In this stage, of counting, we will really start to see all of our hard work come together as students become more confident and successful problem solvers.We’ll Talk About…✅Addtion strategies to look for✅Other indicators of this stage✅Centers to Support getting students to the next stage✅The Making Math Moments Virtual Summit!Any podcast episodes you want me to make?Let me know in this Google Form!Helpful LinksBlog PostFill in the Missing Number CenterFill in the Missing Number No Prep WorksheetsHow Many Candies? Counting On CenterLet's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel