Shannon Olson, Educational Consultant

A huge thank you to all of the amazing schools, teachers, coaches, and leaders we had the opportunity to work alongside this year. We can’t wait to see what’s ahead!

Sometimes the smallest shifts make the biggest difference. Giving students a way to build fractions—not just see them—can completely change their understanding.

Fraction towers are a simple, hands-on tool that help students visualize, compare, and truly make sense of fractions.

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Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at Olson Education Services when we’re not presenting and schools are on summer break? Yes, we do some good relaxation just like you—traveling all year definitely means I love staying home during the summer! But, we also…

Design and refine professional learning
Format slides
Edit videos
Cut out sorts (just like a teacher!)
Work on invoices and bookkeeping
Book travel - driving or flights (sometimes both)
Focus on growing email lists
Enhance and refine resources for teachers
Create social media posts
Find and share valuable Amazon affiliate links
Design, promote, and develop digital products

Running this work means wearing a lot of hats—but I wouldn't haven't any other way! Every piece of behind-the-scenes connects back to one goal: supporting teachers and helping make math more meaningful for students.

If you’ve been looking for practical ways to better support math intervention, this is for you. The Math Intervention Summit brings together educators and consultants who are passionate about sharing real, ready-to-use strategies you can immediately bring into your practice.

And if you can’t attend live, you don’t have to miss out. You can purchase the All-Access Pass and watch everything on your own schedule through Halloween—giving you plenty of time to revisit sessions, reflect, and implement ideas at your own pace.

Either way, you’ll leave with strategies that can make a real impact.

If you'd like to join us (live or through replays!), click the link below: http://www.collaboratedwithjuliana.com/a/2148246432/CpPujqza

Happy Memorial Day!

Elapsed time is one of those topics that sounds simple to just do with pencil and paper… until students really dive in and start solving.

That’s why I love tools like this—giving students a hands-on, visual way to make sense of what’s really happening with time.

These are a game changer for deep, conceptual understanding ⏰

Get them here: https://amzn.to/3VS0GcC

When it comes to manipulatives, you probably already have exactly what you need.

As the school year begins to wind down, reflection becomes one of the most valuable tools we have — especially for coaches and instructional leaders. If you’re supporting teachers through end-of-year conversations, here are a few reflection protocols and resources you might find helpful:

🔗 3-2-1 Reflection Protocol
https://learningforward.org/journal/summer-2008-issue/building-professional-learning-communities-through-3-2-1/

🔗 Coaching Reflection Guide
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fHW3_L9ulnzpFiQDSXqwYYmg3UD_kMOPGenY3qPKqd8/edit?usp=sharing

🔗 Teacher Reflection Strategies
https://www.labster.com/blog/teacher-reflection

🔗 End-of-Year Reflection Questions
https://blog.esc13.net/25-end-of-year-reflection-questions-for-teachers/

These can support thoughtful conversations, celebrate growth, and help set direction for what’s next.

They say if you want to go fast, go alone—but if you want to go far, go with a crew.

We’ve assembled a team of 30 expert trail guides for the Math Intervention Summit, and let me tell you, this expedition is going to be life-changing for your classroom.
Whether you’re looking for routines to boost confidence or a total overhaul of your assessment framework, we’ve got a guide for that. 🗺️

Check out the full roster and grab your free pass to join the trek!

Join us for FREE here: http://www.collaboratedwithjuliana.com/a/2148246432/CpPujqza

Friday Favorite: Student Grouping Pencils ✏️

These are such a simple, low-prep way to create random student groups—just sort by color, shape, or the number printed on each pencil and you’re ready to go. With 36 pencils, you’ve got plenty of flexibility for partners, small groups, or quick rotations.

Get them here: https://amzn.to/3XHBZSV