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[mschivious @mschivious]

https://t.co/rwfxVfzZQY

This! Worksheets aren’t bad. They’re a great resource/tool. It’s how you use them

[Robert Kaplinsky @robertkaplinsky]

I created a mini workshop called How To Use An Open Middle Problem that has K-1, 2-5, and 6-12 examples. It includes everything from why you want to use them, how to use them, and how to prepare ahead of the lesson.

Learn more here: https://t.co/Mu6gpQyFnk

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Parents/grandparents: this post could save your family hundreds of dollars.

Did you know it’s possible for young children to have TOO MANY toys? 🧸 🎁

As Christmas approaches, grown ups often feel pressured to make the big day extra special - which can lead not only to over spending, but to more gifts than your little one can meaningfully engage.

In a 2018 study, researchers observed two different toddler play settings - one with 16 toys and the other with only 4.

What they found was that the children presented with fewer options actually engaged more deeply in play.

They stayed focused longer and used the toys available to them in more imaginative ways.

Which is just what we want, developmentally.

Parents participating in the study were asked, meanwhile, to estimate the number of toys available in their homes. Some self reported 90 or more.

90 different choices!

This holiday season I want to help both your baby and your credit rating… and assure you that this is a case where LESS can actually be more.

When purchasing toys, focus on quality, not quantity.

Here’s how:

As you consider an item, take a moment to brainstorm a list of its potential uses.

Is it something that your child might, with a little imagination, use in multiple types of play?

Does it lend itself to sustained engagement?

Will it help them to think, build, imagine, create, or problem solve?

If the answer is yes, you have a winner.

If the answer is no, leave it on the shelf.

Your little one doesn’t require dozens of gift wrapped boxes.

And buyer beware: they’re likely to be just as thrilled with the box as the item inside.

This little guy and his favorite plaything were shared by mariavmcauley on TT.

[Peter Liljedahl @pgliljedahl]

If you are a K-8 teacher looking to do a master's degree focused on the teaching and learning of math, we have an amazing online program just for you. Sessions are virtual but synchronous. Applications are being accepted now for a start in September 2026. https://t.co/Y4NsIXkjiD

[Robert Kaplinsky @robertkaplinsky]

If you wish you had questions you could ask your students to encourage them to use their intuition, then check out this ready to go list from Tracy Zager: https://t.co/YYbeRmrvmo

You can get her book here: https://t.co/y93JzM1gCM

[mschivious @mschivious]

@TheMathGuru @NCTM @MathEdLeaders @IowaMathTeach @region13 @ASCD @CAMathCouncil @ATMNE_math @amtnj Come west! #yvr

[mschivious @mschivious]

@howie_hua

[Principal Project @PrincipalProj]

🚨 Resource alert: Check out this Family Math Night Kit by educators @MathforLove and Katherine Cook.

https://t.co/imjmQb4ghu #MTBos #ITeachMath

[mschivious @mschivious]

@MsEscoTeaches 0. 0

[Robert Kaplinsky @robertkaplinsky]

Don't forget about the 100+ free challenging tasks for secondary math teachers at https://t.co/gZogwbreMt. There are around 20 per grade level.

[Peter Liljedahl @pgliljedahl]

Great news for Canadian math teachers. You can now order the new 6-12 task book from University of Toronto Press (UTP) and pay WAY less in shipping. https://t.co/3JDpssDH4p

[mschivious @mschivious]

@TheMathGuru @CAMT_TX @pgliljedahl @qepbooks @BTCthinks @CorwinPress What?? You and @pgliljedahl together for one session??? That’s amazing!!! My jealous heart is breaking 😹

[mschivious @mschivious]

Super excited to see the expansion. I’m enjoying using this with my students

[Jonathan Hall @StudyMaths]

My collection of 30+ digital manipulatives.

All free and simple to use.

https://t.co/iMLBnINZmm

[Jonathan Hall @StudyMaths]

My collection of 30+ digital manipulatives.

All free and simple to use.

https://t.co/iMLBnINZmm

[Tim Brzezinski @TimBrzezinski]

Technology can be a powerful tool in any thinking classroom — especially when it comes to exploration within formative assessment. https://t.co/aznR5CsItQ @pgliljedahl @BTCthinks #MTBoS #ITeachMath #btcthinks

[mschivious @mschivious]

Have been asked to create a school-wide (K-7) numeracy week.. similar to literacy week end of Jan. Has anyone done one? I’m struggling to picture it…

#math #ITeachMath

[Dr. Tiffany Brunson (she/her/hers) @drbrunsonGO]

#MondayMotivation

[mschivious @mschivious]

@TheMathGuru @MaeganGiroux Isn’t she lovely? I always enjoy her presentations

[Kim @kimjhand2mind]

We are thrilled to welcome @pgliljedahl back for his 4th webinar with hand2mind! Join Peter and Kim Rimbey on Monday, Jan. 6th for a free webinar, Building Thinking Classrooms: How to Integrate Hands-on Manipulatives! Register here: https://t.co/ZzJnIw5kBy **