Name: How to Build a Thinking Classroom
Start: 2025-02-07T13:00:00-0600
End: 2025-02-07T13:45:00-0600

Join us for the 8th annual Anna ISD Learns, Friday, February 7, 2025, an event for Anna ISD teachers, BY Anna ISD teachers. Each year, we design our event focused on accelerating learning and connecting educators with powerful teaching strategies and techniques- and with each other.

Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST

B104

Learn how to transform your math classroom into a space where students think deeply, collaborate meaningfully, and find joy in problem-solving. In this session, we’ll focus on the big rocks of Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms framework, such as random grouping, vertical non-permanent surfaces (VNPS), and rich tasks that promote critical thinking and student discourse. Together, we’ll explore how to manage jumping into these strategies with manageable, small steps that can be implemented right away.
We’ll also explore strategies and tools that support collaboration and deeper learning, equipping you with actionable ideas to create a student-centered environment. By the end of this session, you’ll be ready to foster a culture of thinking that enhances understanding, builds confidence, and improves math scores.

Speakers

Heather Elston

4th grade math teacher, Rattan Elementary

I am a 4th grade teacher at Rattan Elementary. This is my 14th year in education and teaching math is my passion. I incorporate strategies into my classroom from Buidling Thinking Classrooms (by Peter Liljehahl) that makes learning math collaborative, fun, and full of exploration... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
B104

Anna ISD Learns 2025

Heather Elston

Attendees (15)

Anna ISD Learns 2025

Heather Elston

Attendees (15)

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