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Little Minds Big Thinkers

Tammy McMorrow
Building Thinking Classrooms
Peter Liljedahl
Math Education
Mathematics Education
Education
Thinking Classrooms
Elementary Education
Mathematics
Thinking Classroom
Student Engagement
Math
Thinking Boards
Trust In Education
Problem Solving
Teaching Practices
Rethinking Disability and Mathematics
First Grade Education
Collaboration
Collaboration In Education
Professional Development

Little Minds Big Thinkers is a podcast where educators talk about the magic and messiness of the elementary thinking classroom based on the work of Peter Liljedahl.

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In this episode, I talk to Ashley Smith, Gayane Hanyaloglu, and Amanda Holland about their experiences from day two of the fourth annual Building Thinking Classrooms Conference in New Haven, Connecticut. Thanks for listening!

In today's special episode, I talk with Amanda Holland, Ashley Smith, and Gayana Hanyaloglu about our favorite moments from the first day of the Building Thinking Classrooms Conference in New Haven, Connecticut. A special thanks to these friends for ... more

In this episode, I talk with Megan Mann. She teaches kindergarten outside of Chicago. I'd love to sit in her classroom and see and hear her students think. I bet it's quite magical. She proves this work can be done with our little people.

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In this episode, I chat with Lori MacKenzie about the amazing work she's doing as a math specialist for an ESD in Oregon. She's growing a beautiful thing there. It's impressive!

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In this episode, I talk with a few sweet first graders about their thinking concerning all things math. These conversations always make me smile. I hope they do the same for you.

In this episode, I talk with Jen Hunt. She's a math specialist in Oregon and owner of New Math Minds. We talk a lot about kids these days, how they're different, and what they need in order to own the math. Enjoy!

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In today's episode, I was blessed by the brilliance of Pam Harris. Her work has played a huge role in my classroom, especially in the last year. I feel immensely honored that she joined me today to talk about mathing in the thinking classroom.

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In this episode, I talk with Amanda Jagentenfl. She wears many hats in New Hampshire. She's a math specialist, MTSS coordinator, and owner of Mathematical Minds. We share lots of laughs and nerd out on all things MTSS and BTC. Enjoy!

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Recent Guests

Kyle Ferreira Van Leer
Educator, panel participant
Episode: 87. BTC Conference Day 1 Sesh
Megan Mann
Kindergarten teacher
Unknown (based in Chicago area)
Episode: 86. Brave Every Day with Megan Mann
Lori MacKenzie
Math Specialist for Clackamas ESD
Clackamas Educational Service District
Episode: 85. Math Cheerleader with Lori MacKenzie
Jen Hunt
Math specialist and founder of New Math Minds
New Math Minds
Episode: 83. Ownership with Jen Hunt
Pam Harris
Math educator, author, and proponent of problem strings
Pam Harris (educator)
Episode: 82. Mathing with Pam Harris
Amanda Jagentenfl
Math specialist, owner of Mathematical Minds, and MTSS coordinator
Mathematical Minds
Episode: 81. Position Them as Capable with Amanda Jagentenfl
Isabelle Heuser
First grade teacher with a passion for building thinking classrooms
Marion, Indiana
Episode: 80. Fun, Joy, Growth with Isabelle Heuser
Josh Weinman
Fourth grade teacher from Nairobi, Kenya
International School of Kenya
Episode: 78. Start Yesterday with Josh Weinman
Kim Machnik
STEM coordinator at a charter district in Summerville, Massachusetts
Episode: 77. Wigglers & Dreamers with Kim Machnik

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Tammy McMorrow
Host of Little Minds Big Thinkers; educator active in BTC community

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

83. Ownership with Jen Hunt
Q: How can people find you and learn more about your work?
Jen provides the contact details for New Math Minds (newmathminds.com and Instagram @NewMathMinds) and mentions an upcoming EdWeb webinar in April that discusses why students struggle in math and what to do about it.
83. Ownership with Jen Hunt
Q: Tell us about your math journey and how it led you to Building Thinking Classrooms.
Jen shares how she moved from mimicking patterns to understanding number sense and the importance of teacher education in building thinking classrooms, culminating in her work with New Math Minds and Kickstart Math to empower current students with practical strategies.
83. Ownership with Jen Hunt
Q: Tell us about, Jen, anything you want to share.
Jen explains her passion for teachers and students, her work across districts as a math specialist, and how her approach centers on teacher support, classroom culture, and giving students meaningful math experiences that promote ownership rather than mimicry.
84: Kids Speak #13
Q: What makes you a good math student?
Listening to the teacher and trying new strategies even when the answer isn't immediately clear.
84: Kids Speak #13
Q: How old are you?
Seven and six, which shows that they are in first grade and still exploring early mathematical thinking.

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What is Little Minds Big Thinkers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Educators focused on elementary thinking classrooms share practical, classroom-tested strategies for fostering student thinking, discourse, and mathematical identity. Across episodes, listeners hear first-hand journeys adopting Building Thinking Classrooms, with emphasis on flexible grouping, vertical thinking boards, and movement to boost engagement and reasoning. Guests range from classroom teachers to math specialists who describe real-world challenges, scalable implementation, and the social-emotional aspects of learning math. The show stands out for its hands-on, practitioner-driven advice, community-building within BTC circles, and a commitment to turning abstract ideas into doable classroom moves that any teacher can start with today... more

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3. Lori MacKenzie
4. Jen Hunt
5. Pam Harris
6. Amanda Jagentenfl
7. Isabelle Heuser
8. Josh Weinman

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