Remember that seemingly harmless statements about math (“Math never made sense to me either.”) can do lasting harm to our kids. #iteachmath

On set of The Late Afternoon Show - Laird School’s weekly variety program put together by Laird’s dedicated educators. Prairie Spirit SD A huge thank you to Old Man Luedecke for his wonderful addition to this week’s program.

I've spent the better part of the past 3.5 yrs reporting on how children are taught to read and what scientists have figured out about how children learn -- and the shocking disconnect. In this presentation, I tell the story of what I've learned. youtube.com/watch?v=GO4_S2…

The #ThinkingClassroom book is ready for pre-order! Written by Peter Liljedahl & illustrated by me 😀 (still can't believe it!). It is geared towards Math teachers but can be used in any subject area! Until the end of June you get 25% off & free shipping! ca.corwin.com/en-gb/nam/buil…

Celebrated the end of the year and said goodbye to my students a little differently this year. I’m sure going to miss them. #connections Prairie Spirit SD WCMS

Hello friends! I’m giving away this gorgeous stack of #middlegrade beauties. If you’re a teacher and need books for your classroom RT+F by noon 20/8 to enter. I’ll throw in signed copies of my books too! (Sorry, Canada only) #KidsNeedBooks #kidlit #mglit #bookgiveaway #teachers

Another great contribution from MindShift kqed.org/mindshift/5663…

Debunking negative stereotypes in 6G - Students wrote negative beliefs about themselves on balloons, blew them up (outside & spaced apart ☺️), and popped them all together to symbolize letting go. #mindsetreset #culturebuilding WCMS Prairie Spirit SD

Made a wholesome math meme

“Keep the students in the text, not out of the text.” Keep cognition in the text to build comprehension. #LitLearn2024 #DrAnitaArcher

Anita Archer! Met this gem of the education/instruction world this weekend! I have lots to reflect on, share, and implement in my own teaching practice. Lucky & Inspired. And as Anita would say, “Woo!” #LitLearn2024