Making Math Make Sense

08/20/2026

Middle school teachers…we just dropped some new integer fluency games on the website! More will be coming in the next few weeks. Send us feedback on your thoughts! We’d love to hear from you!

08/04/2026

It’s Picture Book Time! One of my favorite sessions to present! Room 220D!

08/03/2026

Ready for session 1…Let’s Talk About Math! -NCTM2026

07/31/2026

Register Now! (:

http://www.nctm.org/ncte-nctm2026

07/17/2026

07/17/2026

CAPSPD Conference - Coming Soon!

07/16/2026

📚➕ **Math + Stories = Deeper Thinking!** ✨

I'm excited to be presenting at the **2026 NCTE/NCTM Joint Conference on Elementary Literacy and Mathematics**!

📅 **August 4, 2026**
⏰ **10:30–11:45 AM EDT**
📍 **Charlotte Convention Center | Room E220D**

Did you know a great picture book can spark rich mathematical thinking?

Join me as we explore how children's literature can help students in **grades 3–5** make sense of:
📖 ➗ Fractions
📖 ✖️ Multiplication
📖 💭 Problem Solving

You'll leave with:
✨ A collection of engaging picture books
✨ Ready-to-use classroom activities
✨ Practical ways to weave literacy and mathematics together
✨ Ideas that help students build deeper conceptual understanding through stories

If you're attending the **2026 NCTE/NCTM Joint Conference on Elementary Literacy and Mathematics**, I'd love to have you join me for this interactive session!

🎟️ **Register today:** [http://www.nctm.org/ncte-nctm2026](http://www.nctm.org/ncte-nctm2026)

07/16/2026

📣 I'm excited to be presenting at the 2026 NCTE/NCTM Joint Conference on Elementary Literacy and Mathematics!

🗓 August 3, 2026
⏰ 1:15–2:30 PM EDT
📍 Charlotte Convention Center | Room W209C

🗣️ Words That Work: Building Math Vocabulary & Discourse
Math talk isn't just about getting students to share—it’s about helping them think like mathematicians!

Join me for this interactive workshop where we'll explore:
🔹 Student-friendly math word walls
🔹 Math discourse work mats
🔹 Simple routines that encourage meaningful conversations
🔹 Practical strategies that strengthen understanding while supporting all 8 Mathematical Practice Standards

You'll leave with ready-to-use tools that help students confidently explain their thinking, justify their reasoning, and engage in rich mathematical discussions.

I can't wait to learn with you in Charlotte! If you're attending the 2026 NCTE/NCTM Joint Conference on Elementary Literacy and Mathematics, be sure to add this session to your schedule.

07/16/2026

🎉 I'm excited to be presenting FIVE hands-on sessions at the CAPSPD Conference on August 7! 🎉

If you're looking for engaging, classroom-tested math ideas you can use immediately, I'd love for you to join me!

🃏 Building Perseverance by Playing Around with Addition & Subtraction
Discover how cards and dice can build fluency, perseverance, and mathematical thinking through games your students will love.

🎲 Multiply the Fun: Games with Cards and Dice for Teaching Multiplication & Division
Play engaging games that strengthen multiplication and division while making math centers and small groups more meaningful.

🍕 Fractions & Decimals with Cards and Dice: Making Math Meaningful Through Play
Bring fractions and decimals to life with interactive games that deepen understanding and keep students engaged.

📝 Differentiated Math Strategies: Using Visual Models to Make Word Problems Click
Learn practical visual models that help students make sense of word problems while building confidence and algebraic thinking.

⏱️ 5-Minute Routines that Lay the Foundation
Walk away with FREE, ready-to-use routines that spark mathematical thinking from the moment class begins.

Every session is packed with:
✅ Classroom-ready resources
✅ Printable game boards
✅ Student work samples
✅ Math journal prompts
✅ Practical strategies you can use the very next day

I can't wait to connect with educators, play some math games, and share ideas that make math meaningful, engaging, and fun!

📅 August 7
📍 CAPSPD Conference

🎟️ Register today: https://educationspeakersnetwork.com/capspd/

06/17/2026

And that’s a wrap on our 7th Digital Number Sense Summit!!🩷 Thank you to all who attended live, we appreciated your comments and questions. To those who will be watching the recordings, we hope you enjoy them!🩷