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Holly Burwell
Jan 104 min read
Major math Mix-up? Yes, Please!
Children have such a wonderful way of looking at the world. They are naturally curious and question everything. What a great asset to the...
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Holly Burwell
Apr 2, 20245 min read
Lessons From Kindergarteners
When Inefficient Methods Have Greater Outcomes I love watching kindergarteners do math. They have such wonder and enjoyment as they play...
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Holly Burwell
Jul 17, 20233 min read
Math with Eric Carle
Literature brings purpose and joy to a mathematics classroom. As readers and listeners immerse themselves into the stories, they begin to...
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Holly Burwell
Jun 19, 20233 min read
Can I Try Again?
What are your thoughts on doing math four hours a day? Does it give you a little bit of anxiety? Whether you are on the side of "oh, heck...
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Holly Burwell
May 25, 20234 min read
Supporting Language in Mathematics
I am a Marilyn Burns super fan! Since I started my career 17 years ago, I have been using her publications and resources for teachers to...
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Holly Burwell
May 11, 20237 min read
A Week with Mrs. Jones: Part 2; A Lesson in Fractions
If you haven't read Part 1, I highly recommend taking a look! In that post, I talk about how a commitment to building students'...
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Holly Burwell
May 7, 20233 min read
A Week with Mrs. Jones: Part 1; Investing In Confidence
Teachers have the most important job. That's a bold statement, but it's one I can get behind. It's challenging, frustrating, rewarding,...
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Holly Burwell
Apr 24, 20235 min read
How My Mistake Turned into a Pivotal Shift in Teaching Math
One aspect of my job is engaging in mathematics with teachers. We do number talks, solve problems, utilize and analyze various...
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Holly Burwell
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Preparing Lessons: Do the Math
I recently spent time with teachers in California digging into the content and lessons of the Do The Math intervention program created by...
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