As autumn approaches, consider the math possibilities after reading Twelve Days of Autumn by Sherri Maret. Pose probs like "How many animals were seen on the 4th day or 10th day?" or up the challenge by asking how many animals were seen during all 12 days. @nctm @MathEdLeaders

Do you give students opportunities to write about their mathematical thinking? Check out my latest blog on the benefits of writing in K-5 math classes, including tips for making it meaningful. @nctm @ncte @MathEdLeaders

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These K-5 math centers were developed to focus on your priority Number and Operations standards, offering engaging, interactive, and ongoing practice throughout the school year! Check out Navigating Numeracy Centers at: @NCTM @MathEdLeaders @hand2mind

Get them talking! Regardless of the math content you are teaching, your students should have daily opportunities to talk about their mathematical thinking! How do you get them talking? @NCTM @ncte #elemmathchat @hand2mind

Curious about Math in Practice & Math by the Book? These powerful resources offer engaging, interactive tasks, but also empower teachers with instructional strategies & content knowledge. Join this free webinar - Sept 17, 4PM ET. @NCTM @MathEdLeaders.

Looking for a book to grab students' attention & set the stage for math? Steve Jenkins wrote a variety of books filled with captivating facts about sizes, weights, & speeds of various animals. We featured some in Math by the Book (Heinemann) and they are student favorites! @NCTM

Looking for some "getting-to-know-you" activities to start the year? Check out this article. There may be a perfect activity for your students!

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Will you be in Mobile, AL for next week's conference? If so, join one of my sessions on unlocking fact fluency (Tues, July 15 10:15am or 2pm). Stop by the hand2mind booth between the Tues sessions or 8:30-10am Wed to say hello. @NCTM @MathEdLeaders @hand2mind

We are on Week #4 of a 6-week slow chat about strengthening number sense for K-5 students. Join us at to add your ideas or read the ideas others have been sharing. We'd love to hear your thoughts. @NCTM @MathEdLeaders @hand2mind.

We are on week 2 of a 6-week slow chat on Math in Practice/Sue O'Connell Facebook group. Topic - Deepening Number Sense K-5. Here is our week 2 question. Share your ideas or gather some from others on: @NCTM @MathEdLeaders

Did I mention there will be some freebies at this session thanks to @hand2mind? Come join the fun! #mathlit25.

This session is designed for teachers of grades K-2.

Join me today in salon A2 at 2:45 to gather lots of math + lit resources and ideas! Connecting math and literature is not just for primary students! #NCTENCTM25 #MathbytheBook @ncte @NCTM @MathEdLeaders.

Jun. 17, 4:15, Salon A5 - This hands-on workshop explores math centers that incorporate play & learning progressions. Focus is on K-2, but all elem welcome! In a big room, so grab some friends & join me! 😂 Leave with lots of center ideas! @hand2mind @NCTM @ncte @MathEdLeaders

6/16, 2:45pm, Salon A-2 - Empowering Learners: Using Literature to Center Math Investigations and Elevate Student Voices. Discover read-alouds & related tasks to explore multip & divis concepts. Gather padlets filled with great math + lit connections. @ncte @NCTM @MathEdLeaders

I'm excited to speak at VCTM 2025 @sched Join me on Friday at 2:45 or a repeat session on Saturday at 11:20. Gather ideas for engaging math centers that build students’ number sense!.

Students love rereading familiar stories! Could one book launch multiple math lessons? Ten on a Twig by Lo Cole works for counting backward from 10, 1 fewer, minus 1, or combinations that make 10. When you find a good book, revisit the context for multiple lessons! @NCTM @ncte

Join me at NCTE-NCTM (Chicago) Jun. 16, 2:45pm to explore math + lit for Ss in grades 3-5! Connecting math + lit is not just for primary students! Go to to download a list of children's books and related math topics. @NCTM @MathEdLeaders #elemmathchat.

Looking for children’s books to set a context for multi-digit computations? Try “Too Many Pumpkins” by L. White. Pose math problems about pumpkin seeds, muffins, and cookies! For more literature ideas, see Math in Practice/Sue O’Connell Facebook group.