
About this episode
Janet @sunny_in_socal is a elementary teacher! Her teacher passion is so strong. The love for her students and learning is at the heart of our conversation today. I am sure you'll find connections to her story.
In this episode we're chatting about:
- behaviors of mathematicians
- how to build the habits of mathematicians in our classrooms
- our mutual love for Which One Doesn't Belong
You can find Janet on Instagram @Sunny_in_socal
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Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🤍Guide to Engaging Math Discussions
Books I love & mentioned often:
📗Adding it Up https://amzn.to/3FzM4as
📘Children’s Mathematics Cognitively Guided Instruction https://amzn.to/3FzLMQU
📙Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All https://amzn.to/42o816h
📕5 Practices for Orchestarting Math Discusions https://amzn.to/3zagEEl
How to Increase Student Confidence in Math without Changing Your Curriculum
May 7, 2026 at 11:30 Central - Zoom
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