K-2 Numeracy Academy
Proven strategies for helping students develop flexibility with numbers and increased number sense
Proven strategies for helping students develop flexibility with numbers and increased number sense
Have a blueprint for creating a supportive and safe mathematical culture in your classroom
Understand the vertical progression for developing numeracy skills from Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
Know how to assess students' ability to compose and decompose the numbers to ten and easily differentiate practice activities
Have the tools to switch from rote memorization of basic facts to teaching with a strategy-based approach
Be ready to lead math talks in your classroom as your students share flexible strategies for multi-digit addition and subtraction
Have ready-to-go activities to use in your classroom
Quite frankly, have a new enthusiasm and joy for teaching math!
A Welcome from Donna
Snapshot
Why is Mathematics Instruction Changing?
The Mindset of a Mathematician
Embracing Strength-Based Teaching
The Role of Productive Struggle
Fostering Mathematical Communication
CRA: Building Blocks to Understanding
CRA Two Truths and a Lie Quiz
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Number Combinations: Composing and Decomposing the Numbers Through 10
Differentiation: How to Assess to Find Each Child’s Number
Fluency Through Practice: Engaging Tasks for Practice Throughout the Year
Ten is Special!
Bonus: Which One Doesn’t Belong? and Splat
Snapshot
How and Why Has Basic Fact Instruction Changed?
Structures for Addition and Subtraction Problems
Foundational Fact Sets
Derived Fact Strategies
Bonus: Open Middle Problems and Esti-Mysteries
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Developmental Steps Toward Procedural Fluency
Invented Strategies for Addition and Subtraction
Building Understanding for the Standard Algorithm
Bonus: Three Act Tasks and Would You Rather?
Message from Donna
This is truly a comprehensive course with all the supports you need to be successful!
Four modules with over 20 lessons
Over six hours of pre-recorded video
Downloadable PDF's with nearly every lesson
Activities to use in your classroom
Practice materials for you to try out new learning
A course completion certificate for 12 hours of professional learning
In addition to the comprehensive course materials, you'll receive these bonuses at no extra charge.
If you have questions during the course, I'll be here to answer them! Join me for weekly live Zoom Q & A sessions.
Collaboration is at the heart of learning. As a member of the K-2 Numeracy Academy, you'll be invited to join a members-only Facebook group. Ask questions, share successes, and make connections.
Yes, lifetime! You know how it goes--you take a course in the summer, and with the time that passes before school starts, you experience brain drain. Come back to this course any time you need a refresher. You will also have access to any changes I make to the course.
You know it's easier to implement new ideas when you have resources to support the learning. In addition to the downloadable activities that are a part of many of the lessons, you will also have access to 6 additional supporting resources. These are full versions of resources I sell on Teachers Pay Teachers.
This was a great refresher course for me, as well as new learning information for activities, games, and websites to support my young learners math journey t...
Read MoreThis was a great refresher course for me, as well as new learning information for activities, games, and websites to support my young learners math journey to becoming confident and competent mathematicians. I HIGHLY reccomend this course to all teachers, but especially those that are new to the education field or to k-2 learners. Donna is so joyful in her presentation and makes learning fun!
Read LessI love all the visuals & thorough explanations ... easy to understand. Looking forward to applying this knowledge to my teaching! Thanks also for the v...
Read MoreI love all the visuals & thorough explanations ... easy to understand. Looking forward to applying this knowledge to my teaching! Thanks also for the various useful & engaging resources!
Read LessVery informative and well organized.
Very informative and well organized.
Read LessI KNOW this will be the right course for you! But, just in case you feel that it's not, I offer a no-questions-asked refund policy.
Within the first 7 days, if for any reason you don't feel that the course is a good fit for you, I'll happily refund your investment.
Yes! Email me directly at [email protected] and I'll get you all set up.
Yes! Email me at [email protected] for more information.
Yes! Once the course is released, you will have access to all of the lessons.
No problem at all! You can complete the modules at your own pace. Remember, you have lifetime access!
That's where your bonuses come in! You'll be part of an engaged, collaborative members-only Facebook group. In addition, you'll be able to join Donna for weekly, live Q & A sessions.
Yes! When you finish the course, you will receive a certificate showing that you completed 12 hours of online learning.
Absolutely! Math instructional practices have changed dramatically since many parents were in school. This course will help you understand current practices better, which, in turn, will help you support your child.
I'm so excited to work with you!