Resources

Intentional Lesson Planning Table

  • Use AI to build lesson plans that actually fit your classroom.

  • Structured template guides your AI prompts

  • Captures your students, school, and district context

  • Output you can use, not just edit

  • Use the Contact Form to request a Word version

MPACT: Math and Computational Thinking Projects

  • Hands-on projects with 3D printing and traditional craft materials

  • Customizable curriculum

  • Creative Commons—free to use and adapt

  • Developed at TERC, funded by the U.S. Department of Education

  • Download from the TERC site

Mathematical Argumentation in Middle School

  • The What, Why, and How — Knudsen et al., Corwin

  • Detailed how-to for fostering rigorous, joyful argumentation

  • Improv games that open access for all students (free sample on website

Online Manipulatives: My Favorites

Two tools I recommend constantly. Not mine, Just too good not to share.

  • Manipulatives.comclean, distraction-free, no games or ads; ~$5/month

  • Toy Theatergreat manipulatives plus games like Broken Calculator; free