Math Workshop Plus, Grades K-8

Elevating Your Practice to Ensure Personal and Academic Success for All Students

Take math instruction to the next level by truly meeting the needs of ALL learners

Today's classrooms are more diverse than ever, and teachers face the challenge of meeting not only the academic needs of their students but also their social and emotional growth. Math Workshop Plus, Grades K-8 by Alison J. Mello and Dr. Nicki Newton is here to help educators elevate their math instruction for all learners by more intentionally integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) into the popular Math Workshop model.

By reimagining Math Workshop through an equity lens, this book offers practical guidance to designing instruction that meets every child where they are. It addresses unfinished learning, fostering positive math identities, and building the competencies students need to succeed academically and socially.

Offering an actionable approach to promote learning environments where every student can thrive, Math Workshop Plus, Grades K-8 includes

• Practical strategies to seamlessly incorporate UDL and SEL into your Math Workshop for more accessible and inclusive instruction.
• Classroom-ready resources such as example activities, vignettes, and tools at all grade levels to help you implement changes immediately.
• Guidance for fostering equity by meeting the diverse needs of all learners, including strategies for differentiation, scaffolding, and supporting students' social-emotional growth.
• Real-world success stories from educators who have transformed their classrooms with the Math Workshop Plus approach.

With Math Workshop Plus, you'll gain the tools and confidence to create a classroom environment that promotes access and excellence for all students. Learn how to personalize instruction, remove barriers to learning, and inspire a love for math in every child.