LIVE Virtual, 1-Day Workshop
Are you looking for a new fun way to structure and teach math
so you can help students build foundational skills, spiral concepts, build flexible and creative thinking, increase engagement, respond to assessment data AND help ALL students progress their learning while reducing prep time and stress?
Join the
Teaching Math With Joy and Purpose
An explicit, structured, and differentiated approach to teaching the foundations of mathematics
For Grades 1-6 Teachers and Numeracy Coaches
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
9am to 3:30pm
CDT Central Standard Time
Virtual LIVE:
Zoom link will be sent before the workshop
What You Will Learn...
How to differentiate with confidence
Learn how to support the students who need extra help while guiding other students to higher level thinking and creativity at the SAME time! Watch the progression of learning for all students throughout the week even for those with low working memory!
How to structure your math block
...so you can reduce prep and planning time, stay organized and keep all students engaged and learning!
Teach Using the CRA Model
(Concrete → Representational → Abstract)
Use the CRA model to naturally differentiate your instruction. Move students from hands-on learning to visual models to abstract thinking, while keeping the whole class connected to the same concept.
Why Join This Virtual LIVE Workshop?
This workshop is designed specifically for Grades 1-6 teachers. You will be inspired to try many different strategies at the beginning of the year!!!
✔ Classroom-tested structures that actually work! Students love this structure!
✔ Hands-on, practical strategies for real classrooms
✔ Focused on real differentiation challenges and mixed-ability classrooms
✔ Move beyond one-size-fits-all teaching
✔ Built for busy teachers — reduce prep time, simplify planning, increase engagement
Workshop Details & Schedule
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
9am to 3:30pm
CDT Central Standard Time
Virtual LIVE:
Zoom link sent prior to workshop
Morning Session
How to Structure and Differentiate Your Math Class
Session topics:
Curriculum, research and brain science
Learn about the math gaps and how to prevent them from happening in the younger grades and how to fill them in the older grades.
Learn how to structure and differentiate your math class
Learn different ways to structure the 30-60 minute math block
Learn the 15-minute differentiated mental math routine that can adapt to any concept
Learn how to use assessment data to design your lessons
Afternoon Session
How to Teach Differentiated Problem Solving
Session Topics:
Learn how to use the 6-step differentiated problem solving framework to move students through the CRA model to help them develop higher level thinking skills for many different problem- solving concepts!
Learn how to plan your math week in under 30 minutes!
Let's plan your first 4 weeks of math teaching to set up the foundational skills to set your year up for success!
Learn how to reduce prep time, and correcting time
Learn about Fun Friday games and activities!
Join the VIRTUAL
Teaching Math with Joy and Purpose Workshop
What You'll Get:
A ready-to-use framework and routines for structuring your math block
Differentiation strategies to support all learners and close learning gaps
Ideas for how to use assessment data
A clear approach to spiral review
Reusable planning and problem-solving templates
Only $197 + GST
CAD
For questions, contact Sarah at [email protected]
This workshop has been thoughtfully designed as a professional development experience.
100% refund up to 24 hours before the workshop.
Feedback from Past Workshops
Grade 4/5 Teacher:
Differentiated Teaching Increases Student Engagement!
“Worksheets made my students discouraged. With Sarah's differentiated mental math strategy, they are very excited to go at their own pace. The struggling students are doing much better now that they are feeling more encouraged. My advanced students are extending their learning and having fun!”
David Fargo
Grade 4/5 Teacher, St. George School
"Sarah’s differentiated approach transformed my classroom. My students, even the struggling ones, made real progress with mental math—and I feel confident teaching it!"
Denise de Rocquigny-King,
Grade 2 Teacher, École Julie-Riel School
"I am so grateful for you! I’ve started implementing your mental math routine in my class this week and I can see how it’s going to be a game changer!!!
I love your passion!"
Melissa Hiebert
Grades 1/2 Teacher
"I am so inspired to change the way I teach math now. I am leaving with a bag full of ideas!"
Cindy Breton,
Grade 1/2 Teacher, Yukon Territory
"Sarah’s strategies are effective and easy to use. Even my students who struggle stay engaged while advanced students are challenged."
Sarah Bisson
Grade 6 Teacher, Winnipeg
"I never thought I’d be excited to teach math! Sarah’s passion is contagious, and her method works for all my students."
Chantal McQueen
Grade 3 Teacher, DSFM
"Sarah’s workshops and resources helped me connect math concepts to real life, making it fun and engaging for my students."
Maribel Gabat
Grade 3 Teacher, Yukon Territory
Hi, I’m Sarah Melo
Founder of Melo Math and passionate Math Teacher Coach.
Over the last 20 years, I’ve taught in schools across four countries, presented over 100 math workshops, and developed resources that help educators make math simple, engaging, and effective.
I created this workshop to help teachers like you save time and bring clarity to their classrooms, because every educator deserves to feel confident in what they teach.
Transform Your Math Teaching
Join the one day LIVE VIRTUAL Teaching Math with Joy and Purpose Workshop and walk away with clarity, confidence, and classroom-ready strategies.
Replay available for 1 month!
Full refund available up to 24 hours before the workshop in case something comes up!
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