Confidence Counts

Sara Patterson

Confidence Counts is a place where we discuss innovative student-centered teaching. We bring strategy, empathy, and creativity to the classroom. This is where compassion meets curriculum. You can contact us via email at confindencecountspodcast@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. 06/30/2025

    We're Better Together

    Group work in math class doesn't have to be chaos. In this episode of Confidence Counts, host Sara Patterson explores how collaborative learning, when paired with simple SEL strategies, can transform your classroom. Learn how assigning meaningful group roles, teaching conflict resolution and building routines around teamwork can increase math confidence and accountability. Free Resource Alert! Grab my free Math Group Roles Toolkit, packed with ready-to-use role cards and reflection sheet that supports student collaboration and SEL. Download it here: https://tr.ee/V-0x_Jr_o9

    32 min

  2. 06/22/2025

    SEL: The Heartbeat of Every Subject

    After years in children's ministry, Kim Wells now teaches 4th grade in a Title 1 school and brings SEL to the center of her classroom. In this episode, we talk about creating safety, building trust and why social emotional learning isn't just for morning meetings. It belongs in every subject! Kim shares real classroom routines, how her district gives 20 minutes a day for SEL and what it means to lead with heart no matter what subject you teach. Check out my: SEL Week: 5 Days of Confidence Building Prompts

    50 min

  3. 06/15/2025

    What is Math Anxiety?

    Sara teams up with Elementary Math Specialist, Mr. Edwards, to explore what math anxiety looks like in student and teachers. They share real stories and quick strategies to help every learner build confidence where it counts. Want to share your math story? Upload to the link below. ⁠https://forms.gle/rB3CEGP5te6bgj4v5 Sources:  Boaler, J. (2015). Fluency Without Fear: Research Evidence on the Best Ways to Learn Math Facts. YouCubed at Stanford University. Retrieved from https://www.youcubed.org/evidence/fluency-without-fear/ Lyons, I. M., & Beilock, S. L. (2012). When Math Hurts: Math Anxiety Predicts Pain Network Activation in Anticipation of Doing Math. PLOS ONE, 7(10), e48076. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0048076 Guest: Mr. Edwards, Elementary Math Specialist Host: Sara Patterson Production: Brian Patterson

    36 min

  4. 06/08/2025

    Let's Begin: The Story Behind Confidence Counts

    Part 1: A Short Story of Feeling Blue Part 2: Rapid Fire Part 3: Why it Matters Want to share your math story? Upload to the link below. https://forms.gle/rB3CEGP5te6bgj4v5

    45 min

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Confidence Counts is a place where we discuss innovative student-centered teaching. We bring strategy, empathy, and creativity to the classroom. This is where compassion meets curriculum. You can contact us via email at confindencecountspodcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Sara Patterson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sara Patterson
  • Show Website
    Confidence Counts