Integrating Numeracy Beyond the Math Block: An interview with Kendra Jacobs

<p><b>Join us for a lovely chat with Kendra Jacobs about mathematizing our world around us and bringing it into our classrooms. </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Listen in and learn the one simple thing you can do in your classroom to get students to enjoy mathematics instead of despise it. </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Kendra is an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan, facilitating ‘Teaching Children Numeracy’ and ‘Numeracy for Diverse Learners’. </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>She is the founder of </b><a href='http://www.mathematizing247.com/'><b>Mathematizing 247</b></a><b>, where her mission is to inspire and empower elementary teachers to create engaging, joyful, and equitable math opportunities.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>She works as a part-time classroom support teacher, alongside educators to support strong numeracy instruction that nurtures the development of joyful, independent learners.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>You’ll Learn: </b></p><ul><li><b>The one simple thing you can do in your classroom to get students to enjoy mathematics; </b></li><li><b>Why we as educators need to ensure that our students don’t perceive mathematics as only a societal access gateway;</b></li><li><b>Why picking one particular part of your day to begin intentionally bringing out the mathematics is the best way to start; and,</b></li><li><b>Why leveraging oral language and curiosity can bring joy into mathematics learning experiences.</b></li></ul><p><b><br/></b><br/></p><p><b>Resources: </b></p><p><br/></p><p><a href='https://mrorr-isageek.com/pumpkin-time-bomb-activity/'><b>Pumpkin Time Bomb Activity</b></a></p><p><b>Kendra Jacob’s Instagram @mathematizing247</b></p><p><a href='http://www.mathematizing247.com'><b>www.mathematizing247.com</b></a></p><p><br/></p><p><b>District Math Leaders: </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>How are you ensuring that you support those educators who need a nudge to spark a focus on growing their pedagogical-content knowledge? </b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>What about opportunities for those who are eag