Highlighting Ideas from Mathematizing Children’s Literature: Sparking Connections, Joy, and Wonder Through Read-Alouds and Discussion by Allison Hintz and Antony T. Smith

Highlighting Ideas from Understanding the Math We Teach and How to Teach It (K-8) by Marian Small.

Highlighting Ideas from Understanding the Math We Teach and How to Teach It (K-8) by Marian Small.

About the Episode

Welcome back to Something To Talk About, a podcast and blog series about all things classroom discourse!

In each episode of the Something to Talk About mini podcast we ask just one juicy question about classroom discourse to a group of educators.

In Episode 7, Stenhouse editor and author, Kassia Wedekind asks:

What’s a small but powerful move for facilitating classroom talk?

You’ll hear from first-grade teacher Lauren Carr, English teacher Matthew Kay, kindergarten teacher Dawnavyn James, and literacy coach Caroline Sweet.

And we’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment here on the blog, or connect with us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

Highlighting Ideas from How Many?: A Counting Book and Teachers’ Guide by Christopher Danielson

In this Something To Talk About blog post, math coach Jenna Laib shares how student work can spark powerful mathematical discussions and how teacher intentionality within these discussions matters.

About the Episode

Welcome back to Something To Talk About, a podcast and blog series about all things classroom discourse!

In each episode of the Something to Talk About mini podcast we ask just one juicy question about classroom discourse to a group of educators.

In Episode 6, Stenhouse editor and author, Kassia Wedekind asks:

How can we help students (and ourselves!) grow as listeners?

You’ll hear from literacy coaches, Christy Thompson and Caroline Sweet, first-grade teacher, Santasha Dhoot, third-grade teacher, Jennifer Orr, and math educator professor, Allison Hintz.

And we’d love to hear from you! Let us know how you’re helping students grow as listeners or how you’re growing as a listener yourself. Leave a comment here on the blog, or connect with us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

Stenhouse is proud to sponsor the 2021 National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention, November 18–21. We hope you’ll visit our virtual booth and attend Stenhouse author sessions!