My Heartfelt Thanks for Teaching in Turbulent 2020!
Welcome to 2021! I don't think I need to add anything to all that has been said 2020 except good riddance. Our house burned up and still isn't rebuilt, schools have been on-site, then remote, then on-site, then remote, then... ...And through it all, teachers and students have been struggling to stay focused. I think we all deserve a pat on the back for making it through … [Keep Reading...]
Jumpstart Your Singapore Math – Online!
Register for Jumpstart Online! *Due to current COVID restrictions, we're sad to announce that the workshops scheduled for California and Minnesota will no longer be held onsite.*As much as we'd love to work with you in-person, we know that many states are in limbo right now, awaiting budget and schedule decisions for fall, however, we are fully prepared to support you … [Keep Reading...]
Supporting Schools in the Covid-19 Era
We know that teachers learn best when they learn together. For this reason, over the last dozen years, we’ve primarily offered onsite, in-person training. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, delivering instruction live in schools is currently difficult and it is unclear when we will be able to resume “normal” training. Given this uncertainty, we have developed creative ways to provide educators with … [Keep Reading...]
My students love math class. In fact, many will tell you math is their favorite subject. Why? They’ll tell you it’s because Singapore math is fun. I’d say it’s because once they understand how math works, they become confident in their abilities. So what exactly is Singapore math? Wait, math from Singapore? Isn’t that … [Keep Reading...]
One of the most Frequently Asked Questions I get is, "What's the difference between Primary Mathematics and Math in Focus?" (It usually comes right after "Wait, there's more than one version of Singapore Math?") Primary Mathematics and Math in Focus are the two principle textbook options for schools considering the … [Keep Reading...]
Twin Cities’ Singapore Math Seminar – March 31
The weather in Minnesota this winter has been brutal. In January alone, schools were closed for several days due to extreme cold. When schools close, other events for teachers are often cancelled, … [Keep Reading...]
Number Strings as a Math Warm-Up…
...or cool down, or any time a teacher wants to get students working mental math. Number strings are short mental math activities designed so that students work several calculations in their head … [Keep Reading...]
Who to see at NCSM 2016?
Each year I attend the NCSM Annual Conference for my own personal professional development. The sessions on teacher development and coaching are invaluable! I don't have my full schedule planned yet, … [Keep Reading...]
Giving Thanks – 2019 Year in Review
As December brings a break for holidays and the start of a new year, we appreciate the opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family. During this pause, I also reflect on our past year … [Keep Reading...]
Celebrating 10 Years: Giving Thanks and 2018 In Review
In the spring of 2008, armed with tons of enthusiasm (and considerably less experience), I traveled to Bozeman, Montana, for my first-ever solo school training job. At that time, I was already a … [Keep Reading...]
Giving Thanks – Reflecting on An Amazing 2017!
Regular readers might know that I like to pause and take stock at this time of year. I broke that stride in 2016, but I’m doubly grateful to be back on track, with twice as much to share. This … [Keep Reading...]
