3rd-5th grade teachers will have the opportunity to learn from Peter Liljedahl, the author of “Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics”, a book focused on encouraging students to go beyond just following along with instruction, but actually developing into mathematical thinkers.
Teachers will spend the morning experiencing a Thinking Classroom from the point of view of a learner. Working in groups, participants tackle engaging non-curricular tasks while uncovering at least nine of the fourteen Thinking Classroom practices—all in a short burst of time. The session wraps with rich, collaborative reflection to connect the dots between what was experienced and the practices behind it.
The afternoon shifts gears to a full lesson in action. Teachers compare and contrast their morning experiences, then witness a complete curricular task unfold from start to finish—including launch, activity, consolidation, meaningful note-taking, and Check-Your-Understanding questions. It’s a chance to see Thinking Classroom practices come alive in both theory and practice.
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https://odie.esu10.org/workshops/SectionDetails.aspx?SectionID=7627
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| Facilitator(s) | | Taylor Shepard, Dianah Steinbrink, Heather Stukey |
| Location | | ESU 10 Kearney NE - Conference Rooms B & C - North Wing |
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July 28, 2026
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8:30 AM
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3:30 PM
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| Audience | | 3rd-5th Grade Teachers |
| Distance Learning | | No, this section can NOT be taken via distance learning. |
| Lunch | | Yes, lunch is provided. |
| Students | | No, student support is NOT enabled for this section. |
| Extra Credit | | No, this section can NOT be taken for college credit. |
| Comments | | Title IIA and Title IV Consortium Schools will receive $200 stipend for each eligible teacher. Note: Subject to change based on available funds.
Registration deadline is one week prior to workshop. Cancellations not received 2 business days in advance will be billed the workshop fee.
Participants will be billed after the first day of the training series.
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