In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the invaluable power of having their students use the Area Model for the Concrete and Representational parts of the CRA Method.

CHALLENGE: We will show you ours; you show us yours - pics, that is! Go to our Blog Page to see our pictures of the Area Model.

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss their top five favorite Number Sense Routines: Number Talks, Everything Steve Wyborney, Choral Counting & Count Around the Circle, Which One Doesn't Belong, and Estimation 180.

CHALLENGE: Share your favorite Number Sense Routine with us!

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss twelve icebreakers that you could use to get to know your students.

CHALLENGE: Share your favorite icebreaker with us!

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss how the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model gets flipped from I Do, We Do, You Do to You Do, We Do, I Do.

CHALLENGE: Take one lesson that you normally use the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model and flip it! Let us know how it goes!

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss ten exciting ways to use ten-frames. See if your ideas match ours!

CHALLENGE: Use the ten-frame in a new or different way than you have used in the past.

In this episode, Laura and Karina discuss the article written by Steven C. Reinhart, “Never Say Anything a Kid Can Say.”

CHALLENGE: Read the article and tell us your 10% that you’re going to commit to change this year (if possible)?

In this episode, Laura and Karina talk about how NOW is the time to change the way we view and use small groups in our classrooms.

CHALLENGE: Share have you have refined your small groups!

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.