Nicki Newton https://linktr.ee/drnicki
@drnickimath
Educator, Speaker, Consultant, World Traveler, Foodie, Author, Blogger, Learner, Reader, Mather, Youtuber, Pinner, Happy Mathing! http://amazon.com/author/drnicki
I am offering online courses for you to take that next step as a professional. All my math courses can be done on your time and for a great price. Clink that link below and get started now. drnickinewton.thinkific.com/collections/po…
Recess isn’t a reward. It’s a reset. Kids aren’t just “burning energy.” They’re calming their nervous system. They’re learning how to breathe again. They’re letting go of the stress they can’t put into words. For some kids, running is therapy. Playing is regulation. Movement…
"If you're not having fun, you're not learning. There's a pleasure in finding things out." -Richard Feynman
Words that move us, guide us, and lift us. Which one of these iconic quotes by Dr. Maya Angelou is your favorite? 💬✨ Let us know in the comments!
💡Two different manipulatives for Adding and Subtracting Integers! Which visual model do you prefer? 🤔
🚨 Math Fact Fluency Problems? We have solutions! 💻 Transform your teachers into math fact fluency champions with: Keynotes. Workshops. Coaching. Real results We deliver PD that’s practical, powerful, and playful (we bring hundreds of games)l. Ready to see real results? 📞…
I created a mini workshop called How To Use An Open Middle Problem that has K-1, 2-5, and 6-12 examples. It includes everything from why you want to use them, how to use them, and how to prepare ahead of the lesson. Learn more here: grassrootsworkshops.com/workshops/how-…
Why are the kids yelling with excitement? Did we cancel homework? Nope. Just busted out the giant dice and had them play games (aka practice all priority standards). 🎲 Engagement: 100 📊 Data: Collected 🧠 Learning: Begging for More (even to skip recess) #DiceIsLife…
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"Smudge" problems, where we show "student" work and ask students to fill in the smudges But then importantly, craft a conversation about what the strategies have in common What do you think these help build? bit.ly/mifh2mx #MathIsFigureOutAble #MTBoS #ITeachMath
POV: You thought all dice were the same... until subitizing walked in with a makeover. 💁♀️🎲 Different dots = different brain sparks 🔥 We’re not just rolling—we’re building number sense like math ninjas. #SubitizingIsSuperpower #FluencyFun #kindergarten #MathCoachMagic
Teachers, meet your new small group bestie: the 3-in-a-cube dice 🎲🎲🎲 It’s like a math party in a shaker—perfect for 2nd & 3rd grade place value, addition, and multiplication! Because why roll once… when you can roll three times the engagement? #MathFluency…
Education will always evolve - through new standards, new strategies, and new tools. But one thing will never change: Relationships will always matter most. Lead with compassion. Extend grace generously. Offer each student a fresh start. Every single day. Because at the heart…
🎲 When the dice box opens, the math magic begins! Perfect for K–2 hands-on learning: counting, comparing, adding & more. No screens. Just giggles, games, and growing number sense. #MathFACTPLAYGROUND #DicePower #HandsOnMath #K2Math
It's going to be an energizing, joyful day of professional learning. One week to go!
I can't wait! See you there!
🎯 "Guess the Hidden Number!" for Kindergarten 👀 Perfect for building number recognition by SHAPE! ✨ That peek of a "7"? Kids start recognizing those unique curves and angles. 🧠 Visual number sense in action - they're learning digit features without even knowing it! Great…
Looking forward to it! 🎉
Join the Data Science Institute and @UWMadisonMath this Friday at 2pm for a seminar with Dr. Talitha Washington, Howard University. @doctor_talitha will share her insights on promoting innovation, accountability, and broad societal benefit in AI. go.wisc.edu/dsi-seminar
It is your responsibility to train and teach these souls. They are your priority. They are your legacy.