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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 48 MIN

Teach math that actually sticks

from Tier 1 Interventions · host Jonily Zupancic and Cheri Dotterer

Step inside a vibrant kindergarten classroom where math transforms from confusion to clarity. In this immersive Tier 1 Interventions episode, we witness the power of silly songs, skip counting, and hands-on discovery as students unlock real pattern recognition through movement, storytelling, and structure.Discover how quick dots, the 120 chart, and square-building with blocks ignite both laughter and learning, proving that when we teach like the brain learns, mastery sticks. Whether you’re a teacher, interventionist, or therapist, this episode will shift how you see Tier 1 instruction and why it’s time to make OT, PT, and SLP an integrated part of the classroom, not an afterthought.Mark your calendar for August 13. Something big is coming that could change the way you teach math forever.While you are there, join our 3d community. https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1***************************************************************************BOOKSMaking Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64KHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.***************************************************************************TIME CODES02:00 What Is Math for the Brain?06:00 Quick Dot Activity Begins09:00 Skip Counting by Eights11:00  120 Chart Practice18:00 Second Quick Dot21:00 Cedric’s Interlude22:00 Recognizing Rectangles vs. Squares26:00 Singing the 12s Multiples Song28:00 Making Squares with Blocks35:00 Student Discoveries: 4, 9, 1641:00  The Magic of 1644:00  Clean Up Time***************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIyAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.***************************************************************************MISSIONMinds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.***************************************************************************FREE RESOURCEShttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525***************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Jonily and CheriFB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventionsIG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/     https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer    https://twitter.com/mindsonmathTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer             https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath***************************************************************************QUESTIONWhat is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:[email protected]@mindsonmath.com***************************************************************************HASHTAGS#jonily  #cheri #Tier1Interventions #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation

Step inside a vibrant kindergarten classroom where math transforms from confusion to clarity. In this immersive Tier 1 Interventions episode, we witness the power of silly songs, skip counting, and hands-on discovery as students unlock real pattern recognition through movement, storytelling, and structure.Discover how quick dots, the 120 chart, and square-building with blocks ignite both laughter and learning, proving that when we teach like the brain learns, mastery sticks. Whether you’re a teacher, interventionist, or therapist, this episode will shift how you see Tier 1 instruction and why it’s time to make OT, PT, and SLP an integrated part of the classroom, not an afterthought.Mark your calendar for August 13. Something big is coming that could change the way you teach math forever.While you are there, join our 3d community. https://disabilitylabs.com/community/3d-learning-lounge-1***************************************************************************BOOKSMaking Mathineers on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Mathineers-Transformational-Experiences-Conceptual-ebook/dp/B08NFCZ64KHandwriting Brain Body DISconnect Digital Version: https://disabilitylabs.com/courses/hwbbd On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Handwriting-Brain-Body-DisConnect-techniques-ebook/dp/B07N1XB1G7Both books are also available in paperback and hardcover versions. All versions are available wherever books are sold.Math DYSconnected - To be released in 2024.***************************************************************************TIME CODES02:00 What Is Math for the Brain?06:00 Quick Dot Activity Begins09:00 Skip Counting by Eights11:00  120 Chart Practice18:00 Second Quick Dot21:00 Cedric’s Interlude22:00 Recognizing Rectangles vs. Squares26:00 Singing the 12s Multiples Song28:00 Making Squares with Blocks35:00 Student Discoveries: 4, 9, 1641:00  The Magic of 1644:00  Clean Up Time***************************************************************************SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to the Audio version of the podcast here on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tier-1-interventions/id1729403599?uo=4SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/72Wmq8ddduGz4eUMK7LVIyAMAZON MUSIC/AUDIBLE: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/89f67d1a-98b5-4592-a53c-8f4acb3d8029This podcast is created from excerpts from the Tier 1 Interventions Workshop. To hear the full math intervention, subscribe to watch the event live monthly on the 3rd Saturday during the school year.***************************************************************************MISSIONMinds on Math, LLC: To provide engaging, high-quality professional development and instructional coaching for teachers to improve student achievement and understanding of mathematics.Dotterer Educational Consulting, a Therapy Services, LLC company: To provide professional development to improve writing skills through efficient lesson planning for regular education classrooms.***************************************************************************FREE RESOURCEShttps://www.eventbrite.com/o/jonily-zupancic-8523599443https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cheri-dotterer-classroom-coach-18603393525***************************************************************************Other ways to connect with Jonily and CheriFB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tier1interventionsIG: https://www.instagram.com/cheridotterer/     https://www.instagram.com/jonilyzupancic/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheridotterer/                  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonily-zupancic-29aa7a54/X: https://twitter.com/CheriDotterer    https://twitter.com/mindsonmathTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cheridotterer             https://www.tiktok.com/@mindsonmath***************************************************************************QUESTIONWhat is your biggest struggle in your classroom right now? Include grade level and your role. Share in the comments or email us at:[email protected]@mindsonmath.com***************************************************************************HASHTAGS#jonily  #cheri #Tier1Interventions #MathStrategies #OTinSchools #MathIntervention #Dyscalculia #NeuroscienceInEducation

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