Understand the Math You Teach & Learn How to Make it Hands-On
Finally get the professional development and resources you need to grow your content knowledge and create hands-on learning experiences for your students
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Does any of this sound like you?
You are lacking confidence in your ability to effectively teach math because math is taught differently than how you learned math when you were in school.
You spend so much of your time searching the internet for strategies or resources to re-teach tough math concepts because students just aren't getting it.
You're struggling to engage students in math and you want to make the math hands-on and meaningful with manipulatives but you aren't sure where to start.
You're frustrated with the lack of support and professional development and want to grow your math brain so you're the best math teacher for your students.
If you've ever wished you had...
...access to videos to teach you the math that you're supposed to teach your students. You want to know the why behind the math and how to use math manipulatives in a meaningful way.
...hands-on math resources you can use as students are learning tough concepts, not packet of worksheets. You want to make the learning concrete and engaging for your students.
...a community of teachers and a support system to turn to when you don't understand a standard, your students are struggling, or you just need a little inspiration and encouragement.
Create More Hands-On Math Experiences
When I first started teaching, I shared many of the same frustrations you might have, so I invested countless hours (and dollars) learning everything I could about how elementary students learn math.
I saw tremendous growth from all students when I focused on conceptual understanding through hands-on work instead of relying on textbooks and drilling students with math rules. I gained a new confidence and different outlook on teaching math so, of course, I want to share that with you!
If you're struggling as a math teacher or you're not fully confident in your understanding of the math you teach, you're not alone. I created Mix and Math Academy because teachers like you were asking questions like "how do I get students to truly understand dividing decimals?" or "how do you use pattern blocks to teach fractions?" or "that video was so helpful, do you have more?" I want to help you gain the knowledge it took me years to gain so you can teach math with confidence and creativity.
I'M READY TO JOIN!
Inside Mix and Math Academy you'll get...
Teacher Training Videos
Understand the why behind the math that you teach and learn how to meaningfully incorporate manipulatives into your teaching.
Hands-On Resources
Build students' conceptual understanding of key math concepts through hands-on activities designed for 4th and 5th grade classrooms.
Community & Support
Get your questions answered during live Q&As and professional development sessions. Enjoy the community and support of other math teachers.
Concept-Specific Training Videos
Build your own content knowledge of 4th and 5th grade math concepts with our growing library of 10-15 minute training videos. The core focus of each video is how to develop students' conceptual understanding through the use of math manipulatives and other hands-on resources.
Hands-On Teaching Resources
Deepen students' understanding of math concepts with our printable resources that are designed to create hands-on learning experiences with math manipulatives, allow students to make connections to visual representations, and apply their understanding through engaging practice.
Community & Support
Learn from live training sessions that are meaningful, relevant, and easily applied to your classroom. Ask questions, celebrate wins, and receive guidance from a community of math educators. Join our live Q&As to get more in-depth answers to your math-related questions.
BONUS! Resource Library
Mix and Math Academy members get access to a growing library of bonus resources including:
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Manipulative Reference Guides
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D.I.Y Math Manipulatives
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Tools & Charts for Students
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Teacher Printables
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…and more to come!
Join Mix and Math Academy!
MONTHLY
$15
PER MONTH
Teacher Training Videos
Hands-On Resources
Members-only Facebook group
Bonus Professional Development
Bonus Resource Library
Please note there is a one-time $25 joining fee with the monthly option to give you access to all previous months' content.
ANNUAL
$150
PER YEAR
Teacher Training Videos
Hands-On Resources
Members-only Facebook group
Bonus Professional Development
Bonus Resource Library
Two Months FREE + No Joining Fee
Savings of $55!
You may cancel your membership at any time.
See what our members have to say about their experience with Mix and Math Academy...
"I absolutely love the Mix and Math Academy resources. They are everything I've been looking for in resources that I want to use with my students to build their conceptual knowledge. They have helped so so much! Even the way students are discussing math and using math language has changed over the past five weeks!"
Ms. G
4th Grade Teacher
"I had to take a moment to say how excited I was about using manipulatives and resources from the Academy. Confession- I have never seen the value in using base ten blocks until now. I am so glad you talked about keeping the amounts fluid because in my example the typical “hundredths” were tenths. It took some getting used to for the kids but by the end of class it was clicking. And I felt like I was a better teacher because it wasn't about memorizing a rule but true understanding with the use of concrete tools. Thank you!!! Feeling a big win today!"
Ms. S
5th Grade Teacher
"The Mix and Math Academy has completely transformed the way I teach and talk about math in my classroom. Not only do the resources provided in the academy challenge my students, but they’ve challenged me as an educator to create more inquiry based content & allow my students to do the exploring!"
Ms. C
5th Grade Teacher
"I am working on place value in my 4th grade classroom. Yesterday I took the games that you show in your video and tweaked them a bit to fit my students' needs. My principal popped in and LOVED the game! He was so impressed and my kiddos were so engaged. Thank you for your support and resources!!"
Ms. B
4th Grade Teacher
Take a peek inside Mix and Math Academy!
What's already available?
Each month new videos and resources are added, but just in case you're wondering what's already been added to the website... here you go!
Frequently Asked Questions
The joining fee gives you access to ALL previous months' content! This is a one-time fee that you will never pay again as long as you remain a member.
You will receive immediate access to all previous months' content. Additionally, each month you'll receive:
- Two training videos related to specific math concepts that you teach. These videos walk you through the math you will be expected to teach and provide ideas for making the math hands-on and concrete with math manipulatives. These videos can be used to build your knowledge and confidence as you plan to teach each concept.
- Hands-on resources related to each month's videos. The resources provided in Mix and Math Academy were designed to be used in all phases of the learning process, including the initial exploration phase. The resources come in a variety of formats so you can use them in a math center/station if you choose to.
- Community and support. Mix and Math Academy members have access to a private Facebook community. Inside the community, members are able to share their struggles, successes, questions, and receive guidance. Bonus professional development sessions, as well as live Q&As, will occur inside the community as needed.
No. Mix and Math Academy was designed to help grow your understanding of the math you teach and provide regular support as you navigate teaching math. Although hands-on resources are provided, these resources are most certainly not all-encompassing. Instead, my hope is that by growing your content knowledge you will be able to easily modify any resource to make it a rich task for learning.
Research has shown that the teacher's understanding of the math they teach and how they implement the curriculum has undeniable impact on the effectiveness of any curriculum. One of the main portions of Mix and Math Academy is growing your content knowledge as a math teacher so that you can better implement the resources you may already have. Additionally, most teachers choose to supplement their curriculum, so you are welcome to use the monthly resources provided in conjunction with your curriculum.
All resources are categorized based on specific math concept, rather than standard. The Common Core State Standards for 4th and 5th grade were used to determine which math skills would be included in Mix and Math Academy. The training videos and resources are tagged with both Common Core and TEKS for reference.
As long as you are a paying member, you will have access to everything Mix and Math Academy offers: videos, resources, and community support.
Should you decide to cancel your membership, you will no longer have access to the videos and resources, including the Mix and Math Academy Community.
Because you receive the monthly contents directly after submitting payment, there are no refunds. Should you wish to cancel your monthly membership, simply go into your account before your next payment date and cancel. You may cancel at any time.
We'd be happy to answer your questions so you can make the best decision for you and your students! Please e-mail brittany@mixandmath.com with any questions.