Building Thinking Classrooms Conference 2026

What does a Building Thinking Classroom look like with our youngest mathematicians? In this hands-on, interactive session, pK–2 educators will experience a series of rich thinking tasks designed specifically for early learners. Through play, conversation, movement, and purposeful problem solving, participants will explore how to spark curiosity, invite collaboration, and build deep mathematical understanding in primary classrooms. Together we’ll investigate tasks that encourage students to reason, notice patterns, represent ideas visually, and talk about mathematics in meaningful ways. You’ll leave with ready-to-use tasks, facilitation moves, and practical strategies for creating a classroom culture where even your youngest learners can think boldly and mathematically. Perfect for teachers, coaches, and leaders looking to bring Building Thinking Classrooms to life in pK–2 spaces.