Jennifer Lempp

08/21/2026

Arlington Public Schools has a special place in my heart. ❤️ So, working with their new elementary teachers today brought me so much joy! Their insightful conversations and thoughtful questions made our work together powerful! Thank you for the invitation!

08/20/2026

My morning with teachers at Our Lady of Good Council in Vienna, VA was spent on doable and sustainable strategies to create a student-centered classroom. Reasoning routines to start the day, short focus lessons that spark curiosity, small-group instruction for differentiation, learning stations to promote engagement, and student reflection to allow for thoughtful consideration of their new learning! Students are going to love their math classes this year!

08/19/2026

Had a great day in Norfolk, VA at St. Patrick's . We spent the whole day on fractions and had the best time. One of the most rewarding comments I got was: "I used to think working with fractions was intimidating and made me anxious. Now I know I have multiple ways to solve fraction problems and can easily reason through them." Yes!!!! 🙌🏻
Thanks for trusting me with your incredible staff!

08/17/2026

Rare personal post here... First born drop off to college was this weekend, and it was a perfect example of how two things can be true at the same time. I am so excited for him! I'm also extremely sad! I'm proud, and I'm going to miss seeing him every day. Firsts can be exciting and difficult all at the same time. Change can be hard and thrilling. So, if you see me in person over the next few days; you may see me beaming, OR you may may see me with tears in my eyes.

08/11/2026

JUMP SCARE! The new school year is right around the corner. 👻

Some of you may have already started, and some of you are starting soon. Either way, those first few weeks with a new class can feel like a lot. New names, new personalities, new routines to build from scratch.

Here is my question for you: how can you be more gentle with yourself while you are learning your new class?

In math workshop, we presume competence in our students and give them time and grace while they grow into new learning. You deserve that same grace. You would never expect a student to have everything down by week one, so please do not expect it of yourself. The routines will come. The community will build. Go slow to go fast.

Your students are SO fortunate to have you, even on the days it feels messy 🙂

07/22/2026

As the summer wraps up, I wanted to welcome you back with a gift. Enter the raffle to win a FREE book from me.
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Have a great school year! Remember: Your students are SO fortunate to have you!

07/15/2026

05/18/2026

Learning Station Labsites with some awesome K-2 teachers at Carlin Springs ES, Arlington! Doesn't get much better than seeing so much much math joy!

05/13/2026

The last day of each semester is always so bittersweet for me. Hate to see them go, but excited for them getting one step closer to being classroom teachers. We spent our last class using multiple strategies for solving problems and playing fun math games. Loved every minute. Will be sharing some of their thoughtful reflections of the class over the next few weeks.

05/12/2026

Spent the last 3 weeks working with some amazing educators in Paramus Schools, NJ! Fractions with grades 3-5 and a focus on discourse and collaboration with grades K-2. These teachers were so reflective! It made my heart happy to support this work with them.