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.com — clean, distraction-free, no games or ads; ~$5/month

• Toy Theater — great manipulatives plus games like Broken Calculator; free