✨ A #CoachingthatCounts first—a #MSMath spotlight for #MathStandardMonday: 6.NS.B.3
Often, fluency gets reduced to ➡️ "follow the steps."
❌ But what if those steps aren’t the most efficient way?
🎥 This week, I’m unpacking what fluency REALLY means.
#NJSLS #PlaceValue @amtnj.bsky.social
Often, fluency gets reduced to ➡️ "follow the steps."
❌ But what if those steps aren’t the most efficient way?
🎥 This week, I’m unpacking what fluency REALLY means.
#NJSLS #PlaceValue @amtnj.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 11:07 AM
✨ A #CoachingthatCounts first—a #MSMath spotlight for #MathStandardMonday: 6.NS.B.3
Often, fluency gets reduced to ➡️ "follow the steps."
❌ But what if those steps aren’t the most efficient way?
🎥 This week, I’m unpacking what fluency REALLY means.
#NJSLS #PlaceValue @amtnj.bsky.social
Often, fluency gets reduced to ➡️ "follow the steps."
❌ But what if those steps aren’t the most efficient way?
🎥 This week, I’m unpacking what fluency REALLY means.
#NJSLS #PlaceValue @amtnj.bsky.social
𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲-𝟭𝟬 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲? 🟩
🔄 𝑃𝑙𝑜𝑡 𝑡𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑡: the same block could be 𝟭𝟬𝟬… 𝗼𝗿 𝟭.
🎥 Catch this week’s #ThursdayTeachingTip before you pull them out again.
#NJSLS #CCSS #MathManipulatives #PlaceValue #PLThatCounts #ElemMath #CoachingthatCounts
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🔄 𝑃𝑙𝑜𝑡 𝑡𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑡: the same block could be 𝟭𝟬𝟬… 𝗼𝗿 𝟭.
🎥 Catch this week’s #ThursdayTeachingTip before you pull them out again.
#NJSLS #CCSS #MathManipulatives #PlaceValue #PLThatCounts #ElemMath #CoachingthatCounts
@amtnj.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲-𝟭𝟬 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲? 🟩
🔄 𝑃𝑙𝑜𝑡 𝑡𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑡: the same block could be 𝟭𝟬𝟬… 𝗼𝗿 𝟭.
🎥 Catch this week’s #ThursdayTeachingTip before you pull them out again.
#NJSLS #CCSS #MathManipulatives #PlaceValue #PLThatCounts #ElemMath #CoachingthatCounts
@amtnj.bsky.social
🔄 𝑃𝑙𝑜𝑡 𝑡𝑤𝑖𝑠𝑡: the same block could be 𝟭𝟬𝟬… 𝗼𝗿 𝟭.
🎥 Catch this week’s #ThursdayTeachingTip before you pull them out again.
#NJSLS #CCSS #MathManipulatives #PlaceValue #PLThatCounts #ElemMath #CoachingthatCounts
@amtnj.bsky.social
✨ New this year! Every Tuesday I’ll share a classroom-ready resource to bring #MathStandardMonday to life.
🃏 This week’s freebie → Break It to Make It: How Many Ways?
💌 Comment FREEBIE & I’ll DM you the link!
#TuesdayTryIt #CoachingThatCounts #StrategiesNotShortcuts @amtnj.bsky.social
🃏 This week’s freebie → Break It to Make It: How Many Ways?
💌 Comment FREEBIE & I’ll DM you the link!
#TuesdayTryIt #CoachingThatCounts #StrategiesNotShortcuts @amtnj.bsky.social
August 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
✨ New this year! Every Tuesday I’ll share a classroom-ready resource to bring #MathStandardMonday to life.
🃏 This week’s freebie → Break It to Make It: How Many Ways?
💌 Comment FREEBIE & I’ll DM you the link!
#TuesdayTryIt #CoachingThatCounts #StrategiesNotShortcuts @amtnj.bsky.social
🃏 This week’s freebie → Break It to Make It: How Many Ways?
💌 Comment FREEBIE & I’ll DM you the link!
#TuesdayTryIt #CoachingThatCounts #StrategiesNotShortcuts @amtnj.bsky.social
📦 I just opened the box of classroom goodies from EAI Education for Thursday’s #CoachingthatCounts #StandardsSummit—and let’s just say…teachers are leaving with more than new strategies. 👀 #PLThatCounts #TeacherSwag #NJSLS #StandardsNotShortcuts #NJEducators #MathManipulatives @amtnj.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 10:56 AM
📦 I just opened the box of classroom goodies from EAI Education for Thursday’s #CoachingthatCounts #StandardsSummit—and let’s just say…teachers are leaving with more than new strategies. 👀 #PLThatCounts #TeacherSwag #NJSLS #StandardsNotShortcuts #NJEducators #MathManipulatives @amtnj.bsky.social
🔎 The 25-26 #CoachingthatCounts Deep Dive Cohort isn’t PL as usual. It’s content-rich, collaborative & coaching-driven. 🧠 4 in-person workshops 💻 4 online sessions 📞 4 personalized coaching calls. 🔗 bit.ly/DDCohort 👥 Know someone who’d love this? Tag them below ⬇️ #PLthatCounts #ITeachMath #NJSLS
April 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🔎 The 25-26 #CoachingthatCounts Deep Dive Cohort isn’t PL as usual. It’s content-rich, collaborative & coaching-driven. 🧠 4 in-person workshops 💻 4 online sessions 📞 4 personalized coaching calls. 🔗 bit.ly/DDCohort 👥 Know someone who’d love this? Tag them below ⬇️ #PLthatCounts #ITeachMath #NJSLS
📝 #ThursdayTeachingTip: Did you know students in Grades 5 & up get a reference sheet on the #NJSLA math test? Download it, print it, & let them practice with it 𝗻𝗼𝘄—not just on test day. 🔗 Links in Bio #AssessmentReady #PLthatCounts #NJEducators #CoachingthatCounts #NJSLS @amtnj.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
📝 #ThursdayTeachingTip: Did you know students in Grades 5 & up get a reference sheet on the #NJSLA math test? Download it, print it, & let them practice with it 𝗻𝗼𝘄—not just on test day. 🔗 Links in Bio #AssessmentReady #PLthatCounts #NJEducators #CoachingthatCounts #NJSLS @amtnj.bsky.social
🔢 #MathStandardMonday: 4.NF.A.1—Are we teaching equivalent fractions as a rule to memorize or a generalization to understand? ✅ Rules = what to do ✅ Generalizations = why it works 🎥 Watch the video for student work + deeper thinking: bit.ly/MSM-4NFA1! #StandardsNotShortcuts #CoachingthatCounts
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March 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🔢 #MathStandardMonday: 4.NF.A.1—Are we teaching equivalent fractions as a rule to memorize or a generalization to understand? ✅ Rules = what to do ✅ Generalizations = why it works 🎥 Watch the video for student work + deeper thinking: bit.ly/MSM-4NFA1! #StandardsNotShortcuts #CoachingthatCounts
I’m prepping for tomorrow's #CoachingthatCounts #StandardsSummit to ensure we’re set for an exciting day diving into the #NJSLS for Grades 3-5! 🍪 🔢 Check out the video for a sneak peek & get excited for the hands-on learning tomorrow! 🚀 Not joining us? 🔜 Keep an eye out for more #PLthatCounts soon!
March 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I’m prepping for tomorrow's #CoachingthatCounts #StandardsSummit to ensure we’re set for an exciting day diving into the #NJSLS for Grades 3-5! 🍪 🔢 Check out the video for a sneak peek & get excited for the hands-on learning tomorrow! 🚀 Not joining us? 🔜 Keep an eye out for more #PLthatCounts soon!
🎉 Look what just arrived for Thursday’s #CoachingthatCounts #StandardsSummit! ✨ Check out the manipulative kits from EAI Education for Grades 3-5 and how they support the #NJSLS. 🔍 Not joining us? Stay tuned for the next #StandardsSummit dates and locations! 🚀 #PLthatCounts #StrategiesNotShortcuts
March 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
🎉 Look what just arrived for Thursday’s #CoachingthatCounts #StandardsSummit! ✨ Check out the manipulative kits from EAI Education for Grades 3-5 and how they support the #NJSLS. 🔍 Not joining us? Stay tuned for the next #StandardsSummit dates and locations! 🚀 #PLthatCounts #StrategiesNotShortcuts
Last week, I provided in-the-moment coaching during a Grade 5 lesson. The Warm Up? A #WODB! #ThursdayTeachingTip: This routine is fabulous, but there’s a way to make it even more dynamic and collaborative. See how this teacher set it up and try it in your class! #CoachingthatCounts #ITeachMath
January 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Last week, I provided in-the-moment coaching during a Grade 5 lesson. The Warm Up? A #WODB! #ThursdayTeachingTip: This routine is fabulous, but there’s a way to make it even more dynamic and collaborative. See how this teacher set it up and try it in your class! #CoachingthatCounts #ITeachMath
#MathStandardMonday K.CC.A.2 is all about 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿! 🔢 This foundational skill is an essential first step in developing the ability to 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻, a critical addition strategy. ▶️ Watch to learn more: bit.ly/KCCA2 #CoachingthatCounts #EarlyMath
January 13, 2025 at 11:51 AM
#MathStandardMonday K.CC.A.2 is all about 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿! 🔢 This foundational skill is an essential first step in developing the ability to 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻, a critical addition strategy. ▶️ Watch to learn more: bit.ly/KCCA2 #CoachingthatCounts #EarlyMath
✨ #ThursdayTeachingTip
No on-camera appearance (thanks, norovirus! 🤢), but here’s the tip:
Most K-5 curricula use the #5Practices, but bullet points 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵.
💡𝗗𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗵 yourself to spot strategies in action.
🎥 Watch to learn why!
#CoachingthatCounts #ElemMath
No on-camera appearance (thanks, norovirus! 🤢), but here’s the tip:
Most K-5 curricula use the #5Practices, but bullet points 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵.
💡𝗗𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗵 yourself to spot strategies in action.
🎥 Watch to learn why!
#CoachingthatCounts #ElemMath
January 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
✨ #ThursdayTeachingTip
No on-camera appearance (thanks, norovirus! 🤢), but here’s the tip:
Most K-5 curricula use the #5Practices, but bullet points 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵.
💡𝗗𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗵 yourself to spot strategies in action.
🎥 Watch to learn why!
#CoachingthatCounts #ElemMath
No on-camera appearance (thanks, norovirus! 🤢), but here’s the tip:
Most K-5 curricula use the #5Practices, but bullet points 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵.
💡𝗗𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗵 yourself to spot strategies in action.
🎥 Watch to learn why!
#CoachingthatCounts #ElemMath
✨ 𝗞.𝗖𝗖.𝗔.𝟭 Spent time with my 2.5- and 5.5-year-old nieces over break. 🎲 Playing games involving counting reminded me how foundational 🧠 #CountingandCardinality is for #Kinder. For January, #MathStandardMonday is focusing on unpacking CC complete with videos! #CoachingthatCounts #EarlyMath
January 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
✨ 𝗞.𝗖𝗖.𝗔.𝟭 Spent time with my 2.5- and 5.5-year-old nieces over break. 🎲 Playing games involving counting reminded me how foundational 🧠 #CountingandCardinality is for #Kinder. For January, #MathStandardMonday is focusing on unpacking CC complete with videos! #CoachingthatCounts #EarlyMath
#MathStandardMonday: 4.NBT.B.4 - This 11-word standard is 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑑 with mathematical richness! ““Fluently add & subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.”
🤔 Fluency = more than speed & accuracy. I🎥 Watch to learn more! -bit.ly/MSM-4NBTB4
#ElemMath #CoachingThatCounts
🤔 Fluency = more than speed & accuracy. I🎥 Watch to learn more! -bit.ly/MSM-4NBTB4
#ElemMath #CoachingThatCounts
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December 30, 2024 at 12:17 PM
#MathStandardMonday: 4.NBT.B.4 - This 11-word standard is 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑑 with mathematical richness! ““Fluently add & subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.”
🤔 Fluency = more than speed & accuracy. I🎥 Watch to learn more! -bit.ly/MSM-4NBTB4
#ElemMath #CoachingThatCounts
🤔 Fluency = more than speed & accuracy. I🎥 Watch to learn more! -bit.ly/MSM-4NBTB4
#ElemMath #CoachingThatCounts
#𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗧𝗶𝗽𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 🛠️ #𝗦𝗠𝗣𝟰 encourages students to #𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦. But here’s the catch: Students can’t make choices if the tools aren’t 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲! 👇 Check out the video for more info: bit.ly/TTTSMP4 #CoachingthatCounts #ElemMath
Teaching Tip Thursday - #SMP4
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December 19, 2024 at 11:06 AM
#𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗧𝗶𝗽𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 🛠️ #𝗦𝗠𝗣𝟰 encourages students to #𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑡𝑜𝑜𝑙𝑠𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦. But here’s the catch: Students can’t make choices if the tools aren’t 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲! 👇 Check out the video for more info: bit.ly/TTTSMP4 #CoachingthatCounts #ElemMath
✨ Math Standards Monday ✨ Last week, I saw Grade 2 subtraction problems presented vertically, implying that the 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒎 is the goal. But it's not! 💡 Rewrite problems horizontally to encourage flexibility. 🎥 Watch why this matters!
#CoachingthatCounts #elemmath #CCSS
#CoachingthatCounts #elemmath #CCSS
December 16, 2024 at 11:03 AM
✨ Math Standards Monday ✨ Last week, I saw Grade 2 subtraction problems presented vertically, implying that the 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒂𝒍𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒎 is the goal. But it's not! 💡 Rewrite problems horizontally to encourage flexibility. 🎥 Watch why this matters!
#CoachingthatCounts #elemmath #CCSS
#CoachingthatCounts #elemmath #CCSS
✨ 𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙞𝙥 ✨
Using your interactive board to annotate? 🧽❌ 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿 when the lesson ends!
Students 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒 with tools they can revisit. 📝📚 Check out the video 🎥 for a tip & drop your thoughts in the chat!👇
#Elemmath #CoachingThatCounts #ClassroomTips #StudentEngagement
Using your interactive board to annotate? 🧽❌ 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿 when the lesson ends!
Students 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒 with tools they can revisit. 📝📚 Check out the video 🎥 for a tip & drop your thoughts in the chat!👇
#Elemmath #CoachingThatCounts #ClassroomTips #StudentEngagement
December 12, 2024 at 11:26 AM
✨ 𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙏𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙏𝙞𝙥 ✨
Using your interactive board to annotate? 🧽❌ 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿 when the lesson ends!
Students 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒 with tools they can revisit. 📝📚 Check out the video 🎥 for a tip & drop your thoughts in the chat!👇
#Elemmath #CoachingThatCounts #ClassroomTips #StudentEngagement
Using your interactive board to annotate? 🧽❌ 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿 when the lesson ends!
Students 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒 with tools they can revisit. 📝📚 Check out the video 🎥 for a tip & drop your thoughts in the chat!👇
#Elemmath #CoachingThatCounts #ClassroomTips #StudentEngagement
🗂️ 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐩: 🃏Ever found a stray card and thought, 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔? This week’s video shares a simple tip (hint: 🖍️ color-coding!) to save time and keep materials in check.💡 How do YOU stay organized? Drop your tips below! 👇 #ThursdayTeachingTip #TeacherHacks #CoachingThatCounts
December 6, 2024 at 12:22 AM
🗂️ 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐩: 🃏Ever found a stray card and thought, 𝑊ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔? This week’s video shares a simple tip (hint: 🖍️ color-coding!) to save time and keep materials in check.💡 How do YOU stay organized? Drop your tips below! 👇 #ThursdayTeachingTip #TeacherHacks #CoachingThatCounts
Requested to unpack 𝟮.𝗠𝗗.𝗕 for #MathStandardMonday, but let’s step back to 𝟮.𝗠𝗗.𝗔 for its foundational measurement goals. 🎥 Watch today’s video to explore tools students need. 🔗 Then check out EAI Education’s rulers: bit.ly/ColorBlockRule…#CoachingthatCountst#UseToolsStrategicallyl#ElemMathth
December 2, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Requested to unpack 𝟮.𝗠𝗗.𝗕 for #MathStandardMonday, but let’s step back to 𝟮.𝗠𝗗.𝗔 for its foundational measurement goals. 🎥 Watch today’s video to explore tools students need. 🔗 Then check out EAI Education’s rulers: bit.ly/ColorBlockRule…#CoachingthatCountst#UseToolsStrategicallyl#ElemMathth
🎉 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆! Kicking off with 𝟯.𝗢𝗔.𝗖.𝟳—a standard often misunderstood. 🔍 Watch and share your thoughts— what questions or insights do you have? ✨ Got a standard you’d like me to explore? Let me know! #MathStandardsMonday #CoachingThatCounts #CCSS #NJSLS #elemmath @amtnj.bsky.social
November 25, 2024 at 12:32 PM
🎉 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆! Kicking off with 𝟯.𝗢𝗔.𝗖.𝟳—a standard often misunderstood. 🔍 Watch and share your thoughts— what questions or insights do you have? ✨ Got a standard you’d like me to explore? Let me know! #MathStandardsMonday #CoachingThatCounts #CCSS #NJSLS #elemmath @amtnj.bsky.social