In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the importance of Brain Breaks, how often to use them, and types of Brain Breaks to use. They also begin discussing their worries about how this whole Distance Learning thing is going to play out.

CHALLENGE: Share your worries about Distance Learning with us!

In this episode, Laura and Karina talk about building relationships with students, programs to keep students engaged, and time management for teachers.

CHALLENGE: Try and only go down ONE Rabbit hole! We dare you!

In this episode, Laura and Karina share the sayings they use with their students in their classrooms.

CHALLENGE: Share your “Cute Little Sayings” with us!

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the article, “13 Rules that Expire” by Karp, Bush, & Dougherty and why we need to be precise with our mathematical language with students.

CHALLENGE: Read the article and tell us how you plan on changing one way you teach in your classroom. Share your experience with us!

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the CRA model (Concrete, Representational and Abstract) to teach mathematical concepts in the classroom.

CHALLENGE: Watch one of the Progression Videos and revise one lesson to include all parts of CRA. Share your experiences with us!

In this episode, Laura and Karina share the magic of Number Talks in a classroom.

CHALLENGE: Watch the three-minute video about Number Talks (in the Show Notes) and share your experiences with us!

In this episode, join Laura and Karina as they introduce themselves and discuss why they decided to embark on this podcasting journey.