Massachusetts

Oreo Filling

As a playful introduction to algebra, the teacher leads a conversation where students:

• Notice differences among the ingredient lists of different types of oreo cookies
• Name wonders (questions) about their noticings
• Identified a wonder worthy of mathematical investigation
• Discuss how to investigate their wonder

Additional information about this unfolded lesson can be found in the Pedagogy of Play working paper More than one way: An approach to teaching that supports playful learning.

Pattern Calendar

Since the start of the school year, during a daily whole class meeting, a clue about a mathematical pattern is revealed on a monthly calendar. This video captures the conversation on March 4th before a new clue is revealed, with students speculating about what this month’s pattern might involve.

Journal Time

During journal time, a child shares and discusses her journal entries with a classmate.

Social Justice

A Baby Circle

Pranking

The Restaurant

Democracy in the Soccer Fields

Drawing Happiness

Deadly Animals