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Kateri Thunder

@katerithunder.bsky.social

educator, researcher, coach, consultant | Corwin author VL in Early Childhood & Math, ECE, Math & Success Criteria Playbooks | Sadlier consultant & author contributing to Sadlier PreK & Progress in Mathematics

87 Followers  |  145 Following  |  11 Posts  |  Joined: 18.11.2024  |  1.6928

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Number of Rat Sightings in Selected Cities (LogarithmicΒ Scale) Number of Rat Sightings in Selected Cities (Logarithmic Scale)

New #SlowRevealGraph

Number of Rat Sightings in Selected Cities (Logarithmic Scale)

28.12.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If It’s Stored in Your Head, It’s Not a System Tips for how school leaders can build functional, responsive structures that allow staff to access the information they need when they need it.

Hot take: If it’s only stored in your head or your inbox, it’s not a system. πŸ”₯

School leaders, here’s how you can create systems that are clear, functional, *and* sustainable.

#SchoolLeaders #Principals #EduSky

10.12.2025 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Made a site comparing the sizes of living things :)

The great Julius Csotonyi spent 5 months painting over 60 illustrations for the site, no ai used

> neal.fun/size-of-life/

10.12.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2637    πŸ” 914    πŸ’¬ 77    πŸ“Œ 86
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Awesome day at #NAEYC2025 yesterday!

We found our gorgeous book, Ready to Read, in the expo hall. It’s coming soon!

Headed to present our early am session on rereading as a springboard into rich math thinking & doing!

21.11.2025 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr. Demchak & I are at #NAEYC2025 sharing ways read alouds can showcase and develop preschoolers' mathematical brilliance.

Join us:

Thurs 1pm, W110B
Noticing Nonverbal Knowledge in Math+Literacy

Fri 8am, W303
From Read Alouds to Rich Math Tasks

@corwinpress.bsky.social

20.11.2025 02:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited for #VACMS2025 tomorrow!

Math Specialists in VA - can't wait to see you there!

Join me to dive deeper into last year's keynote on using scaffolding research to inform our coaching of math teachers.

13.11.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coke Freestyle machines allow you to take soft drinks and add up to 14 flavors to them. What strategies might your students use to determine how many soda combinations there are on a Coca-Cola Freestyle?

robertkaplinsky.com/work/ho...

05.11.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Understanding How You Can Help Students With Dyscalculia By providing targeted supports and instruction, teachers can help students with dyscalculia find more comfort and success in math class.

Do you have a student with dyscalculia? Learn about what this condition means, and how you can help students in your classroom that have it. βž•

#MathSky #ITeachMath #SpecialEducation

29.10.2025 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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1 week, 3 conferences, 4 sessions

Scaffolding in Coaching
Nov 14 in VA #VACMS2025
bit.ly/vacms2025conference

Scaffolding in Math
Nov 15 LIVE virtual #mmmsummit2025
bit.ly/4hgh691

Nonverbal Math & Literacy Knowledge
Read Alouds & Rich Math Tasks
Nov 20+21 in FL #NAEYC2025

@corwinpress.bsky.social

16.10.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for some amazing & free math PL?!

Join me & @kimwest.bsky.social at #mmmsummit2025

Our session, Effective Scaffolding in Math, K-5, is LIVE Nov 15 11:30am ET.

Register: summit.makemathmoments.com?sc=70fbo9Mh&...

@corwinpress.bsky.social @nancyfrey.bsky.social @dfishersdsu.bsky.social

10.10.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Labels flatten learners.
Evidence reveals them.

Tiny shift: less labeling, more listening, noticing, and responding.

#just4you #EDUsky #TinyShifts #ReadingInstruction #Literacy

04.10.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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"Dear Math, You are Dreadful" Sarah Strong and her high school student, Gigi Butterfield, get into why kids some hate math, and what to do about it. Read more here.

Here’s something about it: hthgse.edu/dear-math-yo...

30.09.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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What to Look for in Professional Learning Programs for Your Staff Finding professional learning (PL) that has tangible impact on teacher practice and student outcomes can feel like searching for a raindrop in the ocean. If you’re drowning in options, how can you…

Teachers who learn action research skills and apply them in the classroom with evidence-based strategies see immediate results! Learn what makes this approach so effective for your staff.
buff.ly/WUZPFJM #EducationalLeadership #TeacherAsResearcher #TeacherPD

27.06.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Teaching must be based on recognizing that alternate realities exist in many learners' lives beyond the classroom."
#EffectingChange4CLDL #EduSky
https://twp.ai/4ij8UH

24.05.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Innovative Ways to Acclimate New Students to Your School Starting middle and high school is hardβ€”but schools can do a lot to smooth the transition and build belonging from day one.

Research suggests that the transition to middle and high school can be one of the most stressful periods in a student’s academic career.

These strategies can help schools build belonging from the start. 🀝

#MiddleSchool #HighSchoolTeacher #EduSky #SchoolLeaders

13.05.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Future of Inclusive Education: Supporting Multilingual Students Through AI-Enhanced Translation Technology | Teachers Talk Radio In this special sponsored episode of Teachers Talk Radio, hosts James Radburn and Darren Lester spotlight the crucial role of language accessibility in modern classroomsβ€”powered by Pocketalk, a leader in AI-enhanced translation solutions.They’re joined by Kayleigh Hughes, an English teacher and Deputy SENCO, and Jessica O’Dwyer, General Manager at Pocketalk Europe, to discuss how translation technology is breaking barriers for EAL (English as an Additional Language) students. Hear classroom stories, parental engagement wins, and insights on how tools like Pocketalk help create more inclusive and connected learning environments.Learn more about how Pocketalk is reshaping education atΒ pocketalk.com

Listen Back! The Future of Inclusive Education: Supporting Multilingual Students Through AI-Enhanced Translation Technology
teacherstalkradio.podbean.co...

11.05.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How to Get Started With Faculty-Led PD When teachers learn from each other, professional development can be deeply meaningful and lead to long-lasting positive outcomes.

These ideas for collaborative professional development can promote effective student engagement and build community! 🏫

#ProfessionalDevelopment #ProfessionalLearning #SchoolLeaders

06.05.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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1 in 4 Students Are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change That Chronic absenteeism is a daunting problem. But district leaders aren't alone in facing it, and there are ways they can fight it.

Thanks to @edweek.bsky.social for this article based on our recent Seat at the Table. 1 in 4 Students are Chronically Absent. 3 Tools to Change That. www.edweek.org/leadership/1... #edusky

22.04.2025 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's the perfect time of year to empower our youngest learners (birth-age 8) to:

reflect on their learning over time,

self-evaluate, and

share their learning with their families.

Join us Wed April 23 to learn how: web.cvent.com/event/3617fb...

@corwinpress.bsky.social @kimwest.bsky.social

17.04.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"The Power of Multimodal Learning." The central image shows five children climbing and interacting with a large human brain, each following yellow pathways representing neural connections. The background is a grid filled with abstract graphs, waveforms, a ruler, and chart elements. Below, the text reads: "Activating Deeper Learning with Sketchnotes and Concept Maps"
Abstract mental models are reinforcedβ€”and can stand the test of timeβ€”when they are doubly encoded through visual and tactile sensory networks.
By Youki Terada & Stephen Merrill

"The Power of Multimodal Learning." The central image shows five children climbing and interacting with a large human brain, each following yellow pathways representing neural connections. The background is a grid filled with abstract graphs, waveforms, a ruler, and chart elements. Below, the text reads: "Activating Deeper Learning with Sketchnotes and Concept Maps" Abstract mental models are reinforcedβ€”and can stand the test of timeβ€”when they are doubly encoded through visual and tactile sensory networks. By Youki Terada & Stephen Merrill

Your students are likely only tapping into a *fraction* of the potential benefits of drawing... ✍️

Wanna know how they can take things to the next level? ⬆️

🧡1/8 #EduSky #EdResearch

12.04.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Working Together Wednesday = forming partnerships with educators, families, & children.

Dive into 3 must-have books to examine equity- & inclusion-centered strategies in ECE.

Happy Week of the Young Child! #woyc25

@corwinpress.bsky.social @dfishersdsu.bsky.social

www.corwin.com/author/kater...

09.04.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Curiosity is what really makes math modeling work. It’s what turns β€œI don’t get it” into β€œWait, what if we tried this?”

Read about 5 ways curiosity makes modeling so much better (and more fun)!
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www.comap.com/blog/item/cu...

#MathModeling #Curiosity #Math #MathTeacher #MathEd

09.04.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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β€œIt's not about β€˜how cute can I make something look?’” says educator Irene Garneau. β€œIt's about documenting the serious learning that happens for young children.” πŸ“

See how teachers at this school create displays that tell the story of learning in their classroom.

#EduSky

09.04.2025 11:41 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Encouraging Students to Use Notes for Sense-Making Middle school teachers can use these strategies to help students learn how to get the most value out of their notes.

Note-taking isn’t just about copying wordsβ€”it’s about understanding new concepts. Many middle schoolers struggle to capture what’s important, leaving them frustrated and lost.

Here are 6 strategies to shift their mindset from passive recording to active sense-making. ✍️ #EduSky #MiddleSchoolTeacher

08.04.2025 02:14 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for the best on-demand session at #NCTMVC25 this week? Here it is! Session 54:

Empowering Learners to Lead Math Talks,
Activate Math Discourse, & Drive Their Own Learning

@kimwest.bsky.social @corwinpress.bsky.social @erinnull.bsky.social @debbiekh.bsky.social @nctm.org

#MathPlaybook

01.04.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Principal Time Audit Tracking what they do each day can help principals figure out where to make changes that align their time with their goals.

Principals: How are you spending your hours? This time audit process can help you take back your time and assess what matters to you. πŸ•°οΈ

#SchoolLeaders #Principals

30.03.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you to all the educators who generously shared their time and talents today to help us be more impactful teachers of young children! #vascl

20.03.2025 00:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Movement-Based Games That Help Students With Spelling Games that combine spelling with physical activity can make it easier for young students to learn new words.

Spelling + movement = success! πŸ…These games use the power of physical activity to help students improve their spelling skills.

#literacy #SEL #EarlyChildhoodEducation

17.03.2025 11:34 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@kimwest.bsky.social can’t wait to chat math with you!

10.03.2025 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”’ Unlock your students' full potential in math! Join the Mathematics Playbook Institute to explore strategies for fostering math identity, rigorous learning, and meaningful discourse. Register now at ow.ly/JEaR50VblYY
#corwininstitutes #k12 #education #mathematics

09.03.2025 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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