Louisa Connaughton
@lpconnaughton.bsky.social
Elementary Math Specialist | 6th Grade Math Teacher | Desmos Fellow | Mount Holyoke Cohort 9 #mtbos #iteachmath #elemmathchat
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“The power of their own positive words returning to them made a difference.” 📝 🧡
#WhatWorksForMe #EduSky
#WhatWorksForMe #EduSky
December 2, 2025 at 12:33 AM
“The power of their own positive words returning to them made a difference.” 📝 🧡
#WhatWorksForMe #EduSky
#WhatWorksForMe #EduSky
I don't think it's a coincidence that teachers who are warm demanders tend to expect a great deal of themselves, know and take pride in their strengths, and are disciplined and structured about addressing their weaknesses.
4 characteristics of a “warm demander” teacher:
1. The right kind of “demanding” ✅
2. Consistency
3. A touch of empathy
4. Celebrating wins 🎉
Learn more here:
1. The right kind of “demanding” ✅
2. Consistency
3. A touch of empathy
4. Celebrating wins 🎉
Learn more here:
4 Characteristics of Outstanding ‘Warm Demander’ Teachers
The dispositions and priorities of teachers who hold high expectations for every child, care deeply, and help them reach their academic potential in a structured environment.
edut.to
November 7, 2025 at 12:26 AM
I don't think it's a coincidence that teachers who are warm demanders tend to expect a great deal of themselves, know and take pride in their strengths, and are disciplined and structured about addressing their weaknesses.
Thoughts from #ATMNE25: When looking at school culture, consider, "How are adults talking about kids? How are admin talking about teachers?" Need to be viewing both with a mindset of growth, opportunity, not deficit. @marriamath.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Thoughts from #ATMNE25: When looking at school culture, consider, "How are adults talking about kids? How are admin talking about teachers?" Need to be viewing both with a mindset of growth, opportunity, not deficit. @marriamath.bsky.social
6th graders used ratio reasoning to consider which doll body parts are the most absurd. (This project was inspired by another 6th grade teacher. Paying it forward for anyone else who might want to try. brimmermay-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/person...) #mtbos
October 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
6th graders used ratio reasoning to consider which doll body parts are the most absurd. (This project was inspired by another 6th grade teacher. Paying it forward for anyone else who might want to try. brimmermay-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/person...) #mtbos
Looking for some interesting ratio reasoning for Halloween? Which candy would you rather buy? #mtbos #iteachmath
October 30, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Looking for some interesting ratio reasoning for Halloween? Which candy would you rather buy? #mtbos #iteachmath
Gr 2-3 Puzzle Club meets on Friday afternoons. This opt-in time is for ANY students who love puzzling and collaborative problem solving as joyful, social math isn't only for those who finish core assignment in class, or who don't have other learning needs. #elemmathchat @mathequalslove.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Gr 2-3 Puzzle Club meets on Friday afternoons. This opt-in time is for ANY students who love puzzling and collaborative problem solving as joyful, social math isn't only for those who finish core assignment in class, or who don't have other learning needs. #elemmathchat @mathequalslove.bsky.social
"How can you show 5?" PK Ss offer up their ideas.
October 30, 2025 at 12:55 AM
"How can you show 5?" PK Ss offer up their ideas.
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I'm presenting at ATMNE in the fall! "Shifting Practice: Creating a Shared Culture of Math Learning in Your Classroom" on Friday 10/31 at 10:45. Register at atmim.wildapricot.org/event-5937758. #ATMNE25 #ITeachMath #MTBoS #ElemMathChat
August 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I'm presenting at ATMNE in the fall! "Shifting Practice: Creating a Shared Culture of Math Learning in Your Classroom" on Friday 10/31 at 10:45. Register at atmim.wildapricot.org/event-5937758. #ATMNE25 #ITeachMath #MTBoS #ElemMathChat
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7 ESSENTIALS TO ENSURE A CULTURE OF BELONGING.
“You are welcome here.” It’s the message every student longs to hear as they walk through a classroom door for the 1st time. #edusky #T2Tchat @larryferlazzo.bsky.social @sharemylesson.bsky.social @amleorg.bsky.social
www.middleweb.com/52524/7-esse...
“You are welcome here.” It’s the message every student longs to hear as they walk through a classroom door for the 1st time. #edusky #T2Tchat @larryferlazzo.bsky.social @sharemylesson.bsky.social @amleorg.bsky.social
www.middleweb.com/52524/7-esse...
7 Essentials Ensure Your School Has a Culture of Belonging
For our students to be well educated, activist citizens who lead fulfilling lives, they need schools that foster a culture of belonging, writes Regie Routman.
www.middleweb.com
August 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
7 ESSENTIALS TO ENSURE A CULTURE OF BELONGING.
“You are welcome here.” It’s the message every student longs to hear as they walk through a classroom door for the 1st time. #edusky #T2Tchat @larryferlazzo.bsky.social @sharemylesson.bsky.social @amleorg.bsky.social
www.middleweb.com/52524/7-esse...
“You are welcome here.” It’s the message every student longs to hear as they walk through a classroom door for the 1st time. #edusky #T2Tchat @larryferlazzo.bsky.social @sharemylesson.bsky.social @amleorg.bsky.social
www.middleweb.com/52524/7-esse...
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New blog post! "Find Your (Math) People" -- about the vitally important connections we make w/other teachers.
Be a buddy, find your groups, and carry on the legacy of @druinok.bsky.social who left us too soon.
#MTBoS #iTeachMath #T3Learns #ForShelli
karendcampe.wordpress.com/2025/08/05/f...
Be a buddy, find your groups, and carry on the legacy of @druinok.bsky.social who left us too soon.
#MTBoS #iTeachMath #T3Learns #ForShelli
karendcampe.wordpress.com/2025/08/05/f...
Find Your (Math) People
Teaching is hard. The day-to-day cycle of planning, presenting, orchestrating, testing, and reflecting is continuous, and there’s always the uncertainty of how the students will show up (or not) to…
karendcampe.wordpress.com
August 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
New blog post! "Find Your (Math) People" -- about the vitally important connections we make w/other teachers.
Be a buddy, find your groups, and carry on the legacy of @druinok.bsky.social who left us too soon.
#MTBoS #iTeachMath #T3Learns #ForShelli
karendcampe.wordpress.com/2025/08/05/f...
Be a buddy, find your groups, and carry on the legacy of @druinok.bsky.social who left us too soon.
#MTBoS #iTeachMath #T3Learns #ForShelli
karendcampe.wordpress.com/2025/08/05/f...
Excited to share my recent article published on @edutopia.org! It doesn't take much to start to shift practice towards a more shared culture of teaching and learning in our math classrooms. #MTBOS #elemmathchat #iteachmath #edusky #mathsky
www.edutopia.org/article/stud...
www.edutopia.org/article/stud...
Positioning Elementary Students as Experts in Math Class
Encouraging students to take on roles traditionally reserved for teachers creates a shared culture of teaching and learning in the classroom.
www.edutopia.org
August 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Excited to share my recent article published on @edutopia.org! It doesn't take much to start to shift practice towards a more shared culture of teaching and learning in our math classrooms. #MTBOS #elemmathchat #iteachmath #edusky #mathsky
www.edutopia.org/article/stud...
www.edutopia.org/article/stud...
I'm presenting at ATMNE in the fall! "Shifting Practice: Creating a Shared Culture of Math Learning in Your Classroom" on Friday 10/31 at 10:45. Register at atmim.wildapricot.org/event-5937758. #ATMNE25 #ITeachMath #MTBoS #ElemMathChat
August 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I'm presenting at ATMNE in the fall! "Shifting Practice: Creating a Shared Culture of Math Learning in Your Classroom" on Friday 10/31 at 10:45. Register at atmim.wildapricot.org/event-5937758. #ATMNE25 #ITeachMath #MTBoS #ElemMathChat
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Saw this on FB and thought it would make a good math warm-up or Math Talk
What would you pick? 🍫🔥
What would you pick? 🍫🔥
July 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Saw this on FB and thought it would make a good math warm-up or Math Talk
What would you pick? 🍫🔥
What would you pick? 🍫🔥
Reposted by Louisa Connaughton
🚨 Emergency scripts.
📝 Classroom contracts.
🎯 Modeled expectations.
These teacher-tested techniques take a proactive approach to classroom management.
#ClassroomManagement #EduSky
📝 Classroom contracts.
🎯 Modeled expectations.
These teacher-tested techniques take a proactive approach to classroom management.
#ClassroomManagement #EduSky
How to Improve Classroom Behavior Without Public Shaming
Instead of clip charts and data walls, try these classroom management techniques to discourage misbehavior and build a stronger classroom community.
edut.to
July 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
🚨 Emergency scripts.
📝 Classroom contracts.
🎯 Modeled expectations.
These teacher-tested techniques take a proactive approach to classroom management.
#ClassroomManagement #EduSky
📝 Classroom contracts.
🎯 Modeled expectations.
These teacher-tested techniques take a proactive approach to classroom management.
#ClassroomManagement #EduSky
Reposted by Louisa Connaughton
When something goes wrong in class, collective punishment probably isn’t the answer, says educator Matthew Ebert.
But if you head down that path, there’s still a way to come back and build trust with students. Here’s how. 👇
#ClassroomManagement #EduSky
But if you head down that path, there’s still a way to come back and build trust with students. Here’s how. 👇
#ClassroomManagement #EduSky
Managing Your Class Without Collective Punishment
Even in moments of frustration, teachers can hold disruptive students accountable without punishing the class as a group.
edut.to
July 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
When something goes wrong in class, collective punishment probably isn’t the answer, says educator Matthew Ebert.
But if you head down that path, there’s still a way to come back and build trust with students. Here’s how. 👇
#ClassroomManagement #EduSky
But if you head down that path, there’s still a way to come back and build trust with students. Here’s how. 👇
#ClassroomManagement #EduSky
Reposted by Louisa Connaughton
My latest for @nytimes.com -- please repost so your followers can see this for free. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How a Puzzle About Fractions Got Brain Scans Rolling (Gift Article)
A story of bowling pins, patterns and medical miracles.
www.nytimes.com
June 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
My latest for @nytimes.com -- please repost so your followers can see this for free. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Reposted by Louisa Connaughton
All in one place: Our popular collection of animations breaking down important education studies. 📊📽️
#EdResearch #EduSky
#EdResearch #EduSky
Research Animations for Educators
Our popular collection of animations that examine studies about learning and surface findings that matter for teachers and students, all gathered in one place.
edut.to
June 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
All in one place: Our popular collection of animations breaking down important education studies. 📊📽️
#EdResearch #EduSky
#EdResearch #EduSky
Reposted by Louisa Connaughton
To get an internal sense of how numbers relate to each other, students can practice working with number lines!
Here’s a step-by-step guide from math and literacy specialist Laura Berman.
#ElementaryTeacher #MathSky #ITeachMath
Here’s a step-by-step guide from math and literacy specialist Laura Berman.
#ElementaryTeacher #MathSky #ITeachMath
May 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
To get an internal sense of how numbers relate to each other, students can practice working with number lines!
Here’s a step-by-step guide from math and literacy specialist Laura Berman.
#ElementaryTeacher #MathSky #ITeachMath
Here’s a step-by-step guide from math and literacy specialist Laura Berman.
#ElementaryTeacher #MathSky #ITeachMath
Reposted by Louisa Connaughton
Some tips on building a shared culture in #math class from @lpconnaughton.bsky.social at the #OAME2025 conference
docs.google.com/presentation...
#MathChat #MTBoS #iTeachMath
docs.google.com/presentation...
#MathChat #MTBoS #iTeachMath
May 10, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Some tips on building a shared culture in #math class from @lpconnaughton.bsky.social at the #OAME2025 conference
docs.google.com/presentation...
#MathChat #MTBoS #iTeachMath
docs.google.com/presentation...
#MathChat #MTBoS #iTeachMath
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A really important article about the impact of parent anxiety about maths on their children
#iTeachMath
#iTeachMath
Children of parents with math anxiety did less well in math. #EduSky #iTeachMath
phys.org/news/2025-04...
phys.org/news/2025-04...
Parents' fear of math linked to lower achievement in children
Mathematics anxiety is a feeling of tension and fear when dealing with numbers or performing calculations. It is a common form of academic anxiety: according to an OECD report, around 40% of students ...
phys.org
April 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
A really important article about the impact of parent anxiety about maths on their children
#iTeachMath
#iTeachMath
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In case you haven’t lately, survey your students. I always forget how much valuable input students are willing to give when you give them the chance!
March 14, 2025 at 11:56 PM
In case you haven’t lately, survey your students. I always forget how much valuable input students are willing to give when you give them the chance!
Reposted by Louisa Connaughton
Not enough people are paying attention to the multiple levels at which eliminating the Department of Education works to advance a bad agenda.
As a sociologist, I'm seeing some things are worth your attention as you argue about the role of EdGov in our students' lives: (1/6) 🧵
As a sociologist, I'm seeing some things are worth your attention as you argue about the role of EdGov in our students' lives: (1/6) 🧵
March 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Not enough people are paying attention to the multiple levels at which eliminating the Department of Education works to advance a bad agenda.
As a sociologist, I'm seeing some things are worth your attention as you argue about the role of EdGov in our students' lives: (1/6) 🧵
As a sociologist, I'm seeing some things are worth your attention as you argue about the role of EdGov in our students' lives: (1/6) 🧵
Reposted by Louisa Connaughton
“KiDs tHeSe days:
Can’t tell time
Don’t know coins”
Reminder that *adults* created the digital clocks & payments. Kids are living in the world adults created.
If they only see an analog clock and coins in math class it’s harder to learn! Not that it’s not important but let’s stop blaming the kids.
Can’t tell time
Don’t know coins”
Reminder that *adults* created the digital clocks & payments. Kids are living in the world adults created.
If they only see an analog clock and coins in math class it’s harder to learn! Not that it’s not important but let’s stop blaming the kids.
March 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“KiDs tHeSe days:
Can’t tell time
Don’t know coins”
Reminder that *adults* created the digital clocks & payments. Kids are living in the world adults created.
If they only see an analog clock and coins in math class it’s harder to learn! Not that it’s not important but let’s stop blaming the kids.
Can’t tell time
Don’t know coins”
Reminder that *adults* created the digital clocks & payments. Kids are living in the world adults created.
If they only see an analog clock and coins in math class it’s harder to learn! Not that it’s not important but let’s stop blaming the kids.
Win Puzzle Club about Artful Knots. Ss explored knot designs from India and Ireland, learned to draw that 'S' knot that I drew on my notebooks in middle school in the 90s, and tried some Loop-de-loops from This is Not a Math(s) Book. #iteachmath #mtbos docs.google.com/presentation...
February 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Win Puzzle Club about Artful Knots. Ss explored knot designs from India and Ireland, learned to draw that 'S' knot that I drew on my notebooks in middle school in the 90s, and tried some Loop-de-loops from This is Not a Math(s) Book. #iteachmath #mtbos docs.google.com/presentation...