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Making Number Sense Make Sense: A Math Podcast for Early Elementary Teachers

Hi! I"m Lara and I didn"t use to be a math person. Through a winding series of events, I have developed a passion for early elementary mathematics! Learn about it in this episode and stay tuned for future episodes about developing number sense in math!Follow me on InstagramVideo Podcast/YouTube ChannelBlog: Making Number Sense Make SenseIntroduction Music

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Ep 57: 5 Low-Floor High-Ceiling Math Tasks: Second...

Making Number Sense Make Sense: A Math Podcast for... ·

2025/09/01

Are you looking for Building Thinking Classrooms Style Math Tasks that are perfect for 2nd garde? In this episode, I talk about the best of the best, most popular second grade low-floor, high-ceiling math tasks!Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form!Helpful Links2nd Grade Math Task Blog2nd Grade Bestselling Bundle2nd Grade Year-Long BundleTry a FREE Math TaskLet's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

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4:35

Ep 56: 5 Low-Floor High-Ceiling Math Tasks: 1st Grade...

Making Number Sense Make Sense: A Math Podcast for... ·

2025/08/25

Are you looking for Building Thinking Classrooms Style Math Tasks that are perfect for first grade? In this episode, I talk about the best of the best, most popular 1st grade low-floor, high-ceiling math tasks!Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form!Helpful Links1st Grade Math Task Blog1st Grade Bestselling Bundle1st Grade Year Long BundleTry a FREE Math TaskLet's Connect! InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

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Ep 55: 5 Low-Floor High-Ceiling Math Tasks:...

Making Number Sense Make Sense: A Math Podcast for... ·

2025/08/18

Are you looking for Building Thinking Classrooms Style Math Tasks that are perfect for Kindergarten? In this episode, I talk about the best of the best, most popular Kindergarten low floor, high ceiling math tasks!Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form! Helpful LinksKindergarten Math Task BlogK Bestselling BundleK Year Long BundleTry a FREE Math TaskLet's Connect! InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

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Ep 54: 3 Number Sense Routines for Elementary Math

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2025/08/11

Let’s discuss three easy warm-ups to develop number sense in early elementary math!Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form! Helpful LinksBlog PostQuick Images Blog PostWhich One Doesn’t Belong Blog PostChoral Counting Blog PostLet's Connect! InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

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Ep 54: Setting Up A Math Block With No Curriculum

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2025/08/04

So you want to set up your math time to maximize success, but you don't have a curriculum. In this episode, we discuss components you can add to your math block that will last you all year!Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form!Helpful LinksGet a FREE Math TaskBlog PostDecomposing Numbers LessonsSetting Up A Thinking ClassroomLet's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

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20:19

Ep 53: The First Week of Math in Early Elementary:...

Making Number Sense Make Sense: A Math Podcast for... ·

2025/07/28

In this episode, we'll talk about how to set up your math class for success starting from the first week! Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form!Helpful LinksBlog PostDecomposing Numbers LessonsSetting Up A Thinking ClassroomLet's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

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Ep 52: 5 Games to Maximize Your Child’s Number Sense...

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2025/07/21

Parents and teachers! Are you looking for ideas to help with math at home?Sometimes all it takes is 5 minutes daily to have a huge impact on your child’s learning and math skills!These 5 games require no materials only your time with your child and your helping your kids with math in the process!You can get these game ideas and more in this Math Game Activity Book!This post contains affiliate linksHelpful LinksMath Games Activity BookBlog PostLet's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

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Ep 51: 5 Minute Math Games For Parents to Prevent the...

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2025/07/14

The summer slide is real! If you are a parent, caregiver, or teacher looking for games to play or suggest to your families, this episode is for you! This episode contains 7+ game ideas to help your little ones with math over the summer! No worksheets are required!Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form!Helpful LinksBlogActivity BookDicePlaying CardsFree Games and Practice PagesLet's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

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5:32

Ep 50: 4 Easy At-Home Ideas to Help Your Child With...

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2025/07/07

In today’s episode, we’re diving into simple, hands-on ways to help your child practice writing numbers — without the boredom or frustration! Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these playful activities will keep young learners engaged while building fine motor skills and number sense.First up, we talk about Water Painting, the perfect activity for hot summer days. Grab a paintbrush and a cup of water, and let your child “paint” numbers on the sidewalk or wall. It’s fun, mess-free, and

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Ep 50: Beads as Math Tools

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2025/02/24

In this episode, we explore how simple materials—like beads—can transform your math centers. Beads aren’t just colorful and fun; they’re powerful tools for counting collections, building fine motor skills, and creating patterns. We’ll dive into hands-on activities like Spin and Thread, DIY number racks, and engaging rekenrek games that help students strengthen their number sense and counting strategies. Whether you’re looking for easy prep ideas or creative ways to switch up your manipulatives, this

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Ep 49: 3 Unexpected Ways to Increase Engagement In Math

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2025/02/17

In this quick episode, we are diving into 3 unconventional ways to increase engagement in math class!Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form! Helpful LinksSpin and ThreadGraphing ProjectAddition and Subtraction LessonsLet's Connect! InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

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Ep 47: Increasing Buy-In From Your Team to Start...

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2025/02/10

Today's episode comes from a listener email about getting buy-in from other teachers to give BTC a try!Have a topic you want me to discuss? Fill out the Google Form! Helpful LinksK Task Bundle1st Grade Task Bundle2nd Grade Task BundleLet's Connect! Email me! lara@makingnumbersensemakesense.comInstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

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Ep 46: Consolidation and Reflection For K-2 after...

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2025/02/03

Transforming your classroom into a Building Thinking Classroom is an exciting journey—but when it comes to consolidating learning and reflecting on problem-solving tasks, it can feel tricky with younger students. Between stamina struggles, time constraints, and building those metacognitive skills, what’s a teacher to do?In this episode, we’re tackling those challenges with fun and effective strategies to wrap up your thinking tasks:🌶️ Check Your Understanding Questions Use “mild,” “medium,” and

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Ep 45: Using AI to Help You Design Math Tasks!

Making Number Sense Make Sense: A Math Podcast for... ·

2025/01/27

In this episode, we dive into how AI tools like ChatGPT can support teachers in crafting creative and engaging math tasks for Kindergarten, 1st-grade, and 2nd-grade students. While AI can’t replace the human magic you bring to your classroom, it can be a great brainstorming partner to help spark ideas, refine tasks, and create meaningful learning experiences.🔑 Key Takeaways:The Power of Specific PromptsA generic prompt like “Give me math tasks for counting” might not get the best results. Instead,

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Ep 44: 2nd Grade Tasks for Building a Thinking...

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2025/01/20

Looking for ways to make 2nd-grade math engaging and fun? In this episode, we’re sharing creative, story-based tasks that get your students excited about skip counting, place value, addition, subtraction, and more—all while building critical math skills!Here’s what we’re covering:🍊 Skip Counting at the Orange You Sweet Orange Factory—help your students count baskets of oranges in multiples of 5, 10, or 100.👾 Place Value Party Planning with the Aliens of Countaria—can your students decode the alien

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Ep 43: 1st Grade Tasks for Building a Thinking...

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2025/01/13

Today, we’re diving into something that every early elementary teacher has faced: coming up with the perfect math task—especially for those curious First Graders. Sometimes, it feels like the hardest part, right?Well, no worries, because we’ve got some exciting, hands-on ideas to spark engagement and build math confidence in your students! We’ll talk about:Blog Post📖 Story-Based Problems that bring math to life with fun narratives.🔢 FREE 100 Chart Mysteries where your students will outsmart the

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Kindergarten Building Thinking Classrooms Math Tasks

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2025/01/06

Sometimes coming up with a task for Kindergarten is the hardest part! In this episode, I share 7 tasks perfect for your kindergarten classroom in a building-thinking classrooms style! Dive into the world of playful, hands-on math tasks in this episode of Making Number Sense Make Sense! From counting and number writing with the mischievous dogs at Paw-some Pups Playhouse to solving addition problems with a broken cash register in "Cash Out," we’ll explore creative ways to engage young learners. Plus,

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11:04

Ep 41: How to Plan a Building Thinking Classroom...

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2024/05/27

The hardest part about Building Thinking Classrooms is finding the tasks when you want to spice it up a bit! In this episode, I'm walking you through how I approach coming up with ideas for tasks! Want the task I talked about? You can get the 2nd Grade Cash Out Task here! K and 1st Grade versions are below.Any podcast episodes you want me to make?Let me know in this Google Form!Helpful LinksBlog PostKindergarten Cash Out Math Task1st Grade Cash Out Math Task2nd Cash Out Math TaskEscaping Ants Free

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Ep 40: Closing Circle For A Strong Math Community!

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2024/05/20

Since you seemed to enjoy Math Games for Morning Meeting, this is a companion episode, not a math specific episode but helpful to create a respectful community so that all our academic work and be more successful! I'm going over packing up routines, closing circle routines, and how kids leave the classroom during dismissal.Any podcast episodes you want me to make? Let me know in this Google Form!Helpful LinksLet's Connect! InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

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Ep 39: Introducing the Addition and Subtraction Symbols

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2024/05/13

Truth. Kids don't need addition and subtraction symbols to do addition and subtraction symbols. But when they do, give them a little…spice.Today we’re talking about how to give those squiggles meaning!Any podcast episodes you want me to make?Let me know in this Google Form!Helpful LinksBlog PostAddition and Subtraction LessonsLet's Connect!InstagramWebsiteYouTube Channel

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