speaking the language of math

send us a text via Fan Mail!As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Thank you, Sjeila for this fabulous episode on teaching math.  Sjeila is a former teacher and math coach before she became a homeschool mom and shares with us the world of math so that we can approach it without fear.1:07 - Welcome Sjeila and background3:56 - Being nervous about math 8:00 - Understanding the language of math 12:35 - Learn from good mathematicians         18:02 - Being afraid to look stupid 21:50 - Growing in math awareness28:48 - Teaching math through older years31:43 - Show me your thinking  35:46 - What curriculum should I use?41:42 - The real blessing of homeschooling 43:17 - Using manipulativesJo Boaler resources:What's Math Got to Do With It? by Jo Boaler (Amazon) Mindset Mathematics: Visualizing and Investigating Big Ideas, Grade 4 by Jo Boaler (Amazon)Christina Tondevold resources:buildmathminds.com featuring teacher training courses, books and manipulatives Steve Wyborney resources:stevewyborney.comThe Multiplication Advantage by Steve Wyborney (Amazon)Would You Rather Math - Math thinking activities Number Sense Screeners - They can get a bit technical, but they're so, so helpful for figuring out gaps in what kids know, particularly in later grades.Some terms that are easy to Google and find resources are - math talks, subitizing and number sense. Also the phrase "low floor, high ceiling" will bring up some awesome resources for accessible, deep-thinking math ideas for kids.ContactOn Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.caShop my recommended resourcesThanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!