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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Thinking about integrating literature into your K–5 math lessons? Take a look at Math by the Book from Heinemann for lessons, problems, prompts, and practice tasks that bring math and literature together in meaningful ways! www.heinemann.com/mathbythebook/ @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Math by the Book, Through Stories, Math Comes to Life

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Do you love launching K-5 math lessons with a story? Math by the Book has lessons, problems, prompts, & practice tasks for the math you teach. Generate excitement, nurture curiosity, deepen math understanding as you teach thru a story context. For more: www.heinemann.com/mathbythebook/ #heinemann

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Jennifer Lempp @jennifer-lempp.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Had such a great time at St. Patrick’s in Norfolk! After a year of Math Workshop, teachers reflected, refined, and connected their work to research. Teachers reported more student participation than ever. That’s the impact of strong instruction! Interested in a visit? jennifer.lempp@mathworkshop.net

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Looking for engaging ways to help K-5 students prepare for annual testing? Try Navigating Numeracy Centers! Interactive centers & games that zero in on critical grade-level skills. A perfect way to revisit a year of math skills! #hand2mind Find out more at: www.hand2mind.com/supplemental...

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Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🎁 Learning doesn't need to be wrapped with a bow. Find out what Ss are still pondering after your lesson with this strategy via educator Laurel Aguilar-Kirchhoff:

Exit ticket shows a smiling emoji, an emoji wearing glasses and a confused emoji, with prompts about what students enjoyed, what they want to know more about and what they are still scratching their heads about.

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Math 4 All @math4all.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Let's talk about culture in schools!!!! Courtney Flessner joins us for this conversation on Wed. 2/25 at 7 PM EST www.facebook.com/math4allshow or tinyurl.com/5hdrd5zd @mollyvokey.bsky.social @heidisabnani.bsky.social #iteachmath #iteachmaths #math4all

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Investigations 3 @inv3math.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

A lovely variation of a growing patterns activity from @mikewiernicki.bsky.social. What if we give students an image of Stage 1 (instead of 1-3) & ask, "How might it grow?" B/c they create the pattern, students have "a real 'need' to know how to describe it."

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Open Patterns

When we teach students about patterns, we’re really teaching them how to begin to think algebraically. This is especially true when we use Growing Patterns or Visual Patterns from Fawn Nguyen…

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Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

📝 Would this change feel clearer for your Ss?

"I have traded 'Show your work' for 'Make it clear how you arrived at your answer,' and I feel much better about it." —Teacher Matt Enlow

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ElemMathChat @elemmathchat.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Join us for #ElemMathChat on Thursday, February 26th at 8pm CST / 9pm EST / 6pm PST! Topic: Number Sense Routines/Number Talks and AI: Working smarter, not harder! Led by TJ Jemison @tjmath.bsky.social

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Building deep number understanding and strengthening students’ number skills are essential K-5 goals. Math coaches—join me for practical ideas/strategies to elevate number understanding across your school/district. Sun., Mar. 1 at 10:30am PT Register today at: virtualmathsummit.com/register/

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Chris Luzniak @cluzniak.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Hi Friends! @rob-baier.bsky.social & I are doing a webinar with hand2mind tommorrow (Tuesday). Join us for: The Power of Argumentation! Date/Time: Tuesday, February 17 from 4-5pm CST (5-6pm Eastern) Register here: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/172...

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Shelby Strong 💗💜💙 @sneffleupagus.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Is this equation true or false? How do you know? Can you justify it WITHOUT calculating either side? The Math Routine Collaborative meets TOMORROW, 2/15! Register at strongermath.com/mrc @alisonmellomath.bsky.social @mathillustrated.bsky.social @mfannie.bsky.social and I will be there! Will you?

Math Routine Collaborative

16 x 2 = 8 x 6

February 15, 2026 | 4:00 ET
True or false with Alison Mello

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

This is a wonderful teaching resource shared by kimrimbey.bsky.social Thanks for sharing, Kim!

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Math 4 All @math4all.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Listen to this episode with Deborah Peart Crayton where she talks about her book, Readers Read, Writers Write, Mathers Math. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaAF... @mollyvokey.bsky.social @heidisabnani.bsky.social #iteachmath #iteachmaths #math4all

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Melynee Naegele @mnmmath.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Join #ElemMathChat on 2/5/25 at 8 pm CST / 9 pm EST with Kim Rimbey @kimrimbey.bsky.social We will explore Seeing the Math You Teach and how strong visuals help students truly see and understand the math. Because when YOU see it, THEY do too. #ITeachMath #MTBoS #ElemMathChat

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John Golden @johngolden.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

So many serious and more important things going on, but our bit of math and art silliness, AL, Logical, a mathy graphic novel goes live on Kickstarter on Wednesday. If you can help us spread the word then, we'd love it. #mathart #mathstory

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A9 I love those types of questions, too. What do you know now? What do you still have questions about? What was easy or hard about this task (that can be eye-opening)! #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

#elemmathchat That is the quickest hour ever!!! Thanks for joining. Wish we had more time to chat.

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Thanks so much for joining #elemmathchat this evening! I appreciate you sharing your ideas! FYI - Many of the tasks I shared come from Navigating Numeracy Learning Progression Centers (hand2mind). If you want to find out more, visit my Math in Practice/Sue O'Connell Facebook group.

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A9 I am a big fan of having kids write summaries and reflections. We learn when we reflect on what we've done. #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Q9 How might written reflections deepen learning? What would you have students record? Do you do this? If so, share your experiences. #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A8 A centers tip: to do a thorough introduction before sending kids to centers otherwide there's too much off-task behavior and kids not doing what you intended. Role play what they should do. #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Q8 Centers can be a great way to organize interactive practice tasks. What tips do you have for teachers who want to introduce math centers? #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Q7 Is it important for students to have opportunities to practice the current skill and to revisit previously-taught skills? How do you achieve that balance in your practice tasks? #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A5 Strike Out is one of my favorite games for rounding. It offers a visual model (number line) to support thinking, and once students have crossed out some of the balls they really have to consider what 3-digit number to create with their rolls. Requires and develops number sense! #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Q6 How might you modify this task for different levels of learners? #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A4 I see both as valuable in different ways. The grid is about understand the multiplication by drawing models. If they don't know the facts, they can solve them with the models. The bingo game is about fluency through repetition. Both understanding and fluency are important. #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Q5 What is the goal of the worksheet? What is the goal of the game? What features in the game might help develop conceptual understanding or challenge students' thinking? #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Q4 Both of these practice tasks focus on fact fluency. How are they alike and different? #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A3 And it's okay for kids to explore for practice. Often they n eed more time to explore, model, talk... It doesn't have to be about an answer. #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A2 If we look at them and don't want to do them, you know our students are feeling that, too. #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A2 I think worksheets like the ones I posted send a message to students that it is all about answers and repetition (memorization of process). Not all worksheets give a negative feeling, but many do! #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Q3 How is this task different from a worksheet? Who might benefit from this type of exploration? Not all practice has to be a game, but could you modify it to make it a game? How? #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Yes, would love to see it, Courtney. Don't forget to include #elemmathchat

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Courtney Flessner @cfless.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Hi! I always think about encouraging teachers to use the practice task to apply with a nudge. Like what can the task do to move them forward a little and *use* what they learned rather than practice what they learned?

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Q2 What is the most commonly-assigned math practice task? Yes - worksheets! Are they our best option? Benefits? Drawbacks? #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A1 It could be repetition for recall, but hopefully it is more than that. Pushing students' thinking, allowing them to explore a concept more deeply... #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A1 I think we sometimes just assign practice tasks because we feel like we should, but we should have a good reason to assign it (other than busy work). #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Q1 We are going to explore math practice tasks this evening. Before we get started, let's think about our goals. Why do we assign practice tasks following classroom lessons? What might students gain? What do you gain? #elemmathchat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Remember to put #elemmathchat on each post. We are following a Q1/A1 format.

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Hi! I'm Sue O'Connell coming to you from freezing cold Maryland with a mountain of snow in my front yard! I am happy to be hosting #elemmathchat this evening. I love Steve Wyborney's site, particularly his esti-mysteries! stevewyborney.com

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Welcome to #elemmathchat! I'm so glad you are joining us. Before we get started, take a minute to introduce yourself and share a favorite math app or website.

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Melynee Naegele @mnmmath.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Please join us for a great conversation! “Moving Math Practice Tasks from Routine to Rich” with Sue O’Connell, @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social! Tonight, Thu Jan 29, 2026 | 8–9 pm CT (9–10 pm ET) #ElemMathChat

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Join me for #elemmathchat on Jan. 29 at 8pm CT. We'll talk about ways to enhance math practice tasks.

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I'm looking forward to hosting #elemmathchat this Thursday (Jan. 29) at 8pm CT. We'll be focusing on ways to enrich your K-5 math practice tasks. Join us! @nctm.org @mathedleaders.bsky.social

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

On the road again! Looking forward to visiting new districts and meeting new teachers in 2026!

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Sue O'Connell @sueoconnellmath.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Wishing you a year filled with good health, renewed energy, and many moments of pride in all you do to help your students achieve. @nctm.org @mathedleaders.bsky.social #elemmathchat

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Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Reminder via educator Cathy Marks Krpan: ALL Ss are math people! #EduSky

"Some students think they are not math people. They are. We all are. Their abilities are hidden or wrapped up with bad math experiences. Teachers know this and can take time to help carefully unwrap students' math abilities so they can access and recognize their own math potential." —Educator Cathy Marks Krpan

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