Welcome to post number two in the back-to-school starter series! Today we're tackling all things classroom routines and I can't wait to dive in. But first, did you miss our first post on setting up a classroom? Here's my hot take: ... Read More
Back to School Starter Series: Setting Up a Classroom
It's that time again... back to school! While the Sunday Scaries are real, few things make me more excited than setting up a classroom. My teacher imagination runs wild imagining all the areas dedicated to learning and growing. I can ... Read More
Mathematical Representations Series: Putting it All Together
In my last five posts, I've gone a DEEP dive into Lesh's Translation Model and Mathematical Representations. In case you've missed any of the representations along the way, be sure to check them ... Read More

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Mathematical Representations Series Part 5: Contextual Representation
Welcome back to our deep dive into mathematical representations! Today, we are taking a look at contextual representations and how we can translate between symbolic, concrete, visual, and verbal representations. First, let's do a ... Read More
Mathematical Representations Series Part 4: Verbal Representation
Welcome back to our deep dive into mathematical representations! Today, we are taking a look at symbolic representations and how we can translate between symbolic, concrete, and visual representations. First, let's do a two-sentence ... Read More
Mathematical Representations Series Part 3: Symbolic Representation
Welcome back to our deep dive into mathematical representations! Today, we are taking a look at symbolic representations and how we can translate between symbolic, concrete, and visual representations. First, let's do a two-sentence ... Read More