Ep 20: Inclusively Celebrating the Winter Holidays in Math Class

Let’s chat—send me a text!In this festive episode of "The Modern Math Teacher Podcast," we're diving headfirst into the holiday spirit while keeping math at the forefront. We're here to support those incredible secondary math teachers who want to inclusively celebrate the winter holidays in their classrooms. We discuss the importance of embracing diversity, share three fantastic strategies for inclusive holiday celebrations, and introduce two incredible resources: the "Gift Wrap Challenge" and "Holidays Around the World " project. Get ready to bring the magic of math and culture into your classroom this holiday season!Today's TopicsWhy does this matter? The significance of celebrating winter holidays inclusively in the math classroom.How can we do it? Practical strategies for creating an inclusive holiday atmosphere.Resources to Make it Easy-Introducing the "Gift Wrap Challenge" - a hands-on experience for teaching geometry and algebra through gift wrapping, perfect for middle and high school students.Spotlighting the "Holidays Around the World - By the Numbers" project - a cross-curricular math and culture celebration, aligned with Common Core State Standards.Resources from Today's Episode:🎁Gift Wrap Challenge 🎁 A real-world application for teaching 3D figures, including nets and formulas.Offers three levels of engagement, from geometric modeling to advanced algebraic analysis.Perfect for middle and high school teachers who want to make math come alive during the holiday season.🌎🎄Holidays Around the World Project🕎🌍 A ready-to-go, standards-aligned project that explores winter holidays celebrated globally.Encourages students to research, analyze statistics, budget, write expressions, create equations, and explore cultural aspects using math.A cross-curricular experience that fosters appreciation for different cultures while practicing math skills.This podcast is a member of the Teach Better Podcast Network. Better Today. Better Tomorrow. And the Podcasts to Help You Get There.Connect with Kristen:Follow on Instagram @moorethanjustxJoin the Facebook Community: The Modern Math Teachers MovementMore About the Modern Math Teacher PodcastKristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!*Amazon orders may provide a small affiliate payout at no extra cost to you. These payouts help keep the podcast free for all!