The Teachers Teaching Teachers Podcast
The Teachers Teaching Teachers Podcast (Triple T) is where real educators come together to share ideas, swap stories, and spill the tea on what’s working in the classroom. Hosted by Cassi Noack, each episode offers practical tips, heartfelt conversations, and a sense of community for teachers everywhere.
The Teachers Teaching Teachers Podcast
Blending Literature and Math: Building Problem-Solvers with Melissa Campbell
In this episode of The Teachers Teaching Teachers Podcast, Cassi chats with Melissa Campbell, a K-5 Math Specialist with the Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI). Melissa shares her unique approach to blending math and literature to help students develop perseverance and problem-solving skills.
From using the humorous picture book Stuck by Oliver Jeffers to brainstorm strategies for getting “unstuck” in math, to her favorite tips for integrating reading into STEM lessons, Melissa’s insights are practical, inspiring, and easy to implement. Plus, hear about her favorite books to use in the classroom and how they can transform the way students see math.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your math lessons, explore cross-curricular connections, or simply get inspired by fresh teaching ideas, this episode has something for you!
Links and Resources:
- Connect with Melissa on Twitter: @MelAGCampbell or @AMSTI4all
- Learn more about AMSTI: amsti.org
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
01:01 Melissa Campbell's Background and Role
03:32 Integrating Reading and Math in the Classroom
06:55 Favorite Books for Teaching Math
10:28 Incorporating Literature into Math Lessons
21:24 Fun Math Story Problems Based on Books
25:21 Final Tips and Contact Information
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