Shelley

Instructional Math & Gifted Coach | Mother & Educator. Join my Raising Thinkers community for top math and education resources to help your child succeed.

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A fun little Christmas Challenge for kids if you celebrate Christmas. Enjoy! Happy Holidays everyone!

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🎄🧩 Can You Solve Santa's Gift Mix-Up? 🧩🎄 Five friends, five houses, and a holiday puzzle to crack! Think you can figure out who got what? 🎁✨ Solve it now at https://t.co/PuIdTfp5Am! 🧠🎅

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🎄✨ Looking for festive, fun, and budget-friendly ways to keep your kids learning, thinking, and creating this holiday season? From baking to scavenger hunts, advent puzzles, and more, discover 10 meaningful activities that spark joy and build memories.🎁
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🎄🧩 Countdown to Christmas with daily brainteasers! Challenge your kids (and yourself) with fun, festive puzzles designed to spark thinking and problem-solving. 🎁 Check out today's puzzle and get even more on the Raising Thinkers website! 🦌✨

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Report card season is here! 📝 Ever puzzled by phrases like 'developing resilience' or 'shows originality'? 🤔 Let's decode 'teacherese' together! Get tips to understand feedback & ask the right questions to support your child. Join us on Raising Thinkers!
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✨ Love Christmas? Love learning? 🎄🎉 Join us for a daily advent puzzle journey! Perfect for grades 2-5, these puzzles bring fun, math, and reflection. Let’s celebrate the season with hope, peace, love, joy—and fun problem-solving! 💡
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✨ The holidays are magical, especially through a child’s eyes! Traditions like decorating, baking, or family movie nights create lasting memories. What are your favorites? Let’s inspire each other this season—share your ideas ! 🎄
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Finding the right school for your child is no small feat! 🎓 From educational philosophy to safety, these key questions will help you make the best choice for your family. 🏫✨ Join the Raising Thinkers Community for a handy checklist!
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Thanksgiving break is almost here! 🦃 Join our live Q&A on Monday, Nov. 25th at 2 PM EST for fun family challenges like the 30 Circles Challenge & “Which One Doesn’t Belong?”
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Feeling lost helping your child with math homework? New strategies look different? 🤔 You’re not alone! My library of curated videos at https://t.co/I4rHYqPOcN explains the "why" behind today’s math so you can help your child confidently. 📚

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Math has come a long way! 🧠 From rigid steps to flexible, creative problem-solving, today’s math is all about building true understanding. Want tips to support your child’s math journey? Join our Raising Thinkers community!
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Looking to teach empathy? Try Operation Christmas Child! 🎁 Kids decorate a box, add items, and share joy with a child across the globe. My kids loved it—a fun way to practice showing kindness and care. Check it out! 🌍 https://t.co/lBiHZBmnTT @SamaritansPurse

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Wondering why math looks different now? 🤔 Our article breaks down modern methods that focus on understanding and problem-solving over memorization. Discover tips to support your child’s math skills at home! https://t.co/koW6RpVKQK

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To borrow from one of my favorite podcasters, Allie B. Stuckey @conservmillen ,“Politics Matter because Policies Matter because People Matter.”

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Wondering how to talk about politics with your kids after the election? Our latest post has age-appropriate ways to foster respect, model civil discourse, and help kids understand voting! 🌍 Check my new episode:
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Giving kids choice, voice, and ownership isn't just great for the classroom; it's key for parenting too! 💡 Try offering choices—whether it’s which veggie to eat, book to read, or how they express their learning. Small choices build big confidence! 🌟 1/2

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Hey parents! I hope you're doing well. If you had parent-teacher conferences recently and heard your child needs extra help with math, check out Raising Thinkers and Raising Mathematicians. We provide strategies to support their learning! 🌟 https://t.co/ktdCNrNhYy

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While I don’t personally celebrate Halloween, here’s a fun math suggestion for the candy haul: sort and count the candy by type or shape! Older kids? Try some division for a treat plan to spread out the calorie consumption! 🍬✨ https://t.co/ktdCNrNhYy

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Boost creativity & critical thinking in kids with the RAFT strategy! 🧠 Choose a Role, Audience, Format, and Topic to spark new perspectives. Whether they’re a scientist talking to pets or a teacher giving directions, RAFT makes learning fun & engaging!

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