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• Episode 13 | Best Ways to Teach Place Value
  In this episode, I'm sharing my best ways for teaching place value to 3rd grade, 4th grade and 5th grade students. I even shared some tips for using manipulatives to teach place value. Main Takeaways from Today's Episode: Use manipulatives! This makes abstract concepts more concrete for your students. Use money as a manipulative, specifically. […]
  Brittany Roberts
• Episode 12 | Teacher Burnout is Real, and You're Not Alone
  Today's episode is a little bit different. At the time I'm recording this, there's still a pandemic. But there's also an epidemic of teacher burnout and demoralization.  Your complaints are real and valid. The call for self-care shouldn't be weaponized against you. And if you are at the point where you need a break, counseling, […]
  Brittany Roberts
• Episode 11 | What's Behaviorism, and Why Should Teachers Care?
  In this episode, we're talking all about the behaviorism theory. We weight the benefits, drawbacks, and what behaviorism looks like in practice in the upper elementary math classroom.  Main Takeaways from Today's Episode: Behaviorism is the theory that a student's environment affects their ability to learn PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) is a result […]
  Brittany Roberts
• Epsiode 10 | What is Scaffolding, and Should Teachers Be Doing It?
  On the last episode of the Learning to Love Math Podcast, I shared all about the gradual release of responsibility (more widely known as 'I Do, We Do, You Do.'). In this episode, we're talking all about scaffolding, and how 3rd-5th grade teachers can use it to help students in their upper elementary classrooms. I […]
  Brittany Roberts
• Episode 09 | The Gradual Release of Responsibility (I Do, We Do, You Do)
  On the last episode of the Learning to Love Math Podcast, I shared all about the 5E model for teaching and learning, and how that relates to Math Workshop. Today, we talk about a different theory for teaching and learning: the gradual release of responsibility. This theory is more widely known as 'I Do, We […]
  Brittany Roberts
• Episode 08 | The 5E Teaching and Learning Model With Math Workshop
  Episode Summary In our last episode, I shared some awesome websites that have all kinds of free worksheets for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade teachers. In today's episode, we're talking all about the 5E model for teaching and learning, and how that relates to Math Workshop. I'm also reminding you of the upcoming Effectively Engaged […]
  Brittany Roberts
• Episode 07 | Where to Find Free Math Worksheets for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade
  Episode Summary In our last episode, I shared the best apps and websites for teaching math virtually and/or during tech time, if you use technology with your math centers. In today's episode, I'm sharing all of the secret sites I've bookmarked to find free math worksheets! I also share all about the Effectively Engaged Math […]
  Brittany Roberts
• Episode 06 | The Best Math Apps and Websites for Guided Math Groups
  Today, I'm sharing all of my favorite math apps, websites, and online resources. These are great for distance learning, online teaching, hybrid instruction, or to use with your students during tech time. If you're doing Math Workshop for the first time, or if you're just new to guided math in general, you'll definitely want to […]
  Brittany Roberts
• Episode 05 | How to Start Math Workshop
  In this episode of the Learning to Love Math Podcast, I'm explaining how to get started with math workshop. If you're doing Math Workshop for the first time, or if you're just new to guided math in general, you'll definitely want to check out my free guided math group planning guide. This blog post would […]
  Brittany Roberts
• Episode 04 | What's the Difference Between Math Workshop and Guided Math?
  In this episode of the Learning to Love Math Podcast, I'm explaining the difference between Math Workshop, and Guided Math. I've definitely used them interchangeably in the recent past, and I realize this may confuse some people - so I wanted to clear the air about it. If you're doing Math Workshop for the first […]
  Brittany Roberts