Annie Forest
@annieforest.bsky.social
Math teaching and learning. Adjunct professor. Forest Education Consulting. Past president ICTM. Mom of 3. she/her https://www.foresteducationconsulting.com
https://open.substack.com/pub/annieforest
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Good morning. I'd like to invite anyone who is interested to make a small gesture of kindness today. It's up to you to decide what that can be. The key is for you to act on the idea. With so much out of our control, we can choose how to be with each other today and every day.
January 8, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Good morning. I'd like to invite anyone who is interested to make a small gesture of kindness today. It's up to you to decide what that can be. The key is for you to act on the idea. With so much out of our control, we can choose how to be with each other today and every day.
Yes! Such a great book full of ideas perfect for days like this!
December 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Yes! Such a great book full of ideas perfect for days like this!
I can’t blame them! How annoying to watch 43 minutes of a different movie in each class and never see the end of them anyway!
December 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I can’t blame them! How annoying to watch 43 minutes of a different movie in each class and never see the end of them anyway!
Hot take: don’t play a movie for students before break. It’s boring to watch a movie in every class and you will just be annoyed that kids don’t seem interested/excited to watch it!
Do something fun but structured instead. I promise, it will be easier to manage before break behavior!
Do something fun but structured instead. I promise, it will be easier to manage before break behavior!
I made it to Winter Break! Whew!
Ultimate Tic Tac Toe was a hit in all of my classes today. Loved having something mathy and fun to send us off to break. Plus, a few kids said they wanted to play with their family over break! 🥰
Ultimate Tic Tac Toe was a hit in all of my classes today. Loved having something mathy and fun to send us off to break. Plus, a few kids said they wanted to play with their family over break! 🥰
December 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Hot take: don’t play a movie for students before break. It’s boring to watch a movie in every class and you will just be annoyed that kids don’t seem interested/excited to watch it!
Do something fun but structured instead. I promise, it will be easier to manage before break behavior!
Do something fun but structured instead. I promise, it will be easier to manage before break behavior!
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This isn’t enforcement. This is harassment.
They’ve grabbed people off the street for how they look, separated families, and scarred communities with masked agents with guns.
I encourage everyone to do as they have — peacefully protect your neighborhoods and neighbors.
They’ve grabbed people off the street for how they look, separated families, and scarred communities with masked agents with guns.
I encourage everyone to do as they have — peacefully protect your neighborhoods and neighbors.
Border Patrol Boss Greg Bovino Back In Chicago As Agents Target Southwest Side
Bovino returned with around 200 agents and descended on the Southwest Side Tuesday, where organizers said around 15 people were arrested. "It's going to be a merry Christmas in Chicago," Bovino told B...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This isn’t enforcement. This is harassment.
They’ve grabbed people off the street for how they look, separated families, and scarred communities with masked agents with guns.
I encourage everyone to do as they have — peacefully protect your neighborhoods and neighbors.
They’ve grabbed people off the street for how they look, separated families, and scarred communities with masked agents with guns.
I encourage everyone to do as they have — peacefully protect your neighborhoods and neighbors.
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Alert from Berwyn Cicero Rapid Response warning residents if they are working outside today. Being outside working is a risk when federal agents are scouring nhoods grabbing those in public. The msg is always remove yourself from public life or be at risk.
December 16, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Alert from Berwyn Cicero Rapid Response warning residents if they are working outside today. Being outside working is a risk when federal agents are scouring nhoods grabbing those in public. The msg is always remove yourself from public life or be at risk.
Exactly. 🙌🏻
It is an acceptable risk that some people who don’t “deserve” it accidentally get help, if it means everyone who needs it is guaranteed to get help.
December 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Exactly. 🙌🏻
Oh, wow. I hope so too! Just having a convo around grading practices lately and, whew, some wild takes were shared!
December 4, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Oh, wow. I hope so too! Just having a convo around grading practices lately and, whew, some wild takes were shared!
This game looks fun. Going to try with my kids!
Learning coins is tough in the world where we don’t use coins much anymore! (Gentle reminder: let’s not blame the children for struggling to learn coins. They are living in the world *adults* made!)
Thanks @denisegaskins.com for your game idea! 😀
Learning coins is tough in the world where we don’t use coins much anymore! (Gentle reminder: let’s not blame the children for struggling to learn coins. They are living in the world *adults* made!)
Thanks @denisegaskins.com for your game idea! 😀
Math Game Monday: Dollar Derby
This simple counting game helps children grow comfortable with 2-digit numbers and learn the value of coins.
#mtbos #homeschooling #mathgames #letsplaymath (limited time)
This simple counting game helps children grow comfortable with 2-digit numbers and learn the value of coins.
#mtbos #homeschooling #mathgames #letsplaymath (limited time)
Math Game Monday: Dollar Derby
This simple counting game helps children grow comfortable with 2-digit numbers and learn the value of coins. Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play. Dollar Derby Math Concepts: counting, addition, coin value. Players: two or more.
denisegaskins.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This game looks fun. Going to try with my kids!
Learning coins is tough in the world where we don’t use coins much anymore! (Gentle reminder: let’s not blame the children for struggling to learn coins. They are living in the world *adults* made!)
Thanks @denisegaskins.com for your game idea! 😀
Learning coins is tough in the world where we don’t use coins much anymore! (Gentle reminder: let’s not blame the children for struggling to learn coins. They are living in the world *adults* made!)
Thanks @denisegaskins.com for your game idea! 😀
Happy “Dragons Love Tacos” party day, to those that celebrate. 🌮
The book was in the bedtime rotation for a while and we noticed there was an actual date revealed for the party. I the date got addento our family calendar. 😂
Ordered tacos for dinner tonight from a local taco place! 🎉 🐉 🌮
The book was in the bedtime rotation for a while and we noticed there was an actual date revealed for the party. I the date got addento our family calendar. 😂
Ordered tacos for dinner tonight from a local taco place! 🎉 🐉 🌮
November 23, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Happy “Dragons Love Tacos” party day, to those that celebrate. 🌮
The book was in the bedtime rotation for a while and we noticed there was an actual date revealed for the party. I the date got addento our family calendar. 😂
Ordered tacos for dinner tonight from a local taco place! 🎉 🐉 🌮
The book was in the bedtime rotation for a while and we noticed there was an actual date revealed for the party. I the date got addento our family calendar. 😂
Ordered tacos for dinner tonight from a local taco place! 🎉 🐉 🌮
I went to a school today. Principal was like, “do you have our school sweatshirt?”
I’m like, “no, but that’s okay but also… would love one!”
Listen, there’s a lot going on in schools. Lots of priorities and things taking our time and energy. But making people feel included? Priceless! ❤️
I’m like, “no, but that’s okay but also… would love one!”
Listen, there’s a lot going on in schools. Lots of priorities and things taking our time and energy. But making people feel included? Priceless! ❤️
November 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I went to a school today. Principal was like, “do you have our school sweatshirt?”
I’m like, “no, but that’s okay but also… would love one!”
Listen, there’s a lot going on in schools. Lots of priorities and things taking our time and energy. But making people feel included? Priceless! ❤️
I’m like, “no, but that’s okay but also… would love one!”
Listen, there’s a lot going on in schools. Lots of priorities and things taking our time and energy. But making people feel included? Priceless! ❤️
Long division algorithm in 6th grade! Operations with rational numbers in 7th grade!
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Long division algorithm in 6th grade! Operations with rational numbers in 7th grade!
Great article! It addresses some issues facing many teachers I work with. I’m going to use the article with teachers in a PD this week! 😊
November 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Great article! It addresses some issues facing many teachers I work with. I’m going to use the article with teachers in a PD this week! 😊
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Hey #mtbos #ITeachMath friends - @jedediyah.com and I will be hosting a free, @amplifyeducation.bsky.social webinar this Thursday evening on the basics of building an Amplify Classroom activity. We would love for you to join us! Here's the sign up link: amplify.com/event/intro-...
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November 2, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Hey #mtbos #ITeachMath friends - @jedediyah.com and I will be hosting a free, @amplifyeducation.bsky.social webinar this Thursday evening on the basics of building an Amplify Classroom activity. We would love for you to join us! Here's the sign up link: amplify.com/event/intro-...
Always feels rejuvenating to reconnect with my mathy friends from near and far at math conferences.
Maybe it was a 5 minute hello in passing or a longer time hanging out over a meal or drink. Either way, I loved seeing you friends! 🥰
Maybe it was a 5 minute hello in passing or a longer time hanging out over a meal or drink. Either way, I loved seeing you friends! 🥰
October 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Always feels rejuvenating to reconnect with my mathy friends from near and far at math conferences.
Maybe it was a 5 minute hello in passing or a longer time hanging out over a meal or drink. Either way, I loved seeing you friends! 🥰
Maybe it was a 5 minute hello in passing or a longer time hanging out over a meal or drink. Either way, I loved seeing you friends! 🥰
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My latest is the story of how my community has rallied to protect and defend our neighbors in recent days, as ICE has targeted the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago. "This is not a story about a moment of victory, but a moment of being reminded of our power."
They Came for Our Neighbors. We Showed Up.
Before long, there were dozens, and then hundreds of people in the streets, watching and responding.
organizingmythoughts.org
October 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
My latest is the story of how my community has rallied to protect and defend our neighbors in recent days, as ICE has targeted the Rogers Park neighborhood in Chicago. "This is not a story about a moment of victory, but a moment of being reminded of our power."
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Despite the ongoing horrors, protesters have been met with pretty much non-stop honks of support from drivers and truckers passing by this morning.
October 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Despite the ongoing horrors, protesters have been met with pretty much non-stop honks of support from drivers and truckers passing by this morning.
Appreciate this thread detailing what is happening at the detention facility near me.
Trying to stay informed, protect my neighbors, stay vigilant, support local Latino owned businesses, be ready with my phone to record.
Trying to stay informed, protect my neighbors, stay vigilant, support local Latino owned businesses, be ready with my phone to record.
In Broadview, IL this morning outside the Chicago area ICE detention center—
Just rolled up, immediately saw ISP/CCSO arresting a protester w/ a guitar (he appears to be in good spirits over it).
ICE vehicles have been coming and going, including a large bus driven by a masked agent seen earlier.
Just rolled up, immediately saw ISP/CCSO arresting a protester w/ a guitar (he appears to be in good spirits over it).
ICE vehicles have been coming and going, including a large bus driven by a masked agent seen earlier.
October 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Appreciate this thread detailing what is happening at the detention facility near me.
Trying to stay informed, protect my neighbors, stay vigilant, support local Latino owned businesses, be ready with my phone to record.
Trying to stay informed, protect my neighbors, stay vigilant, support local Latino owned businesses, be ready with my phone to record.
I mean, I usually create something and try it out a few places. Then reuse it. So when I’m in those iterations, I’d love feedback.
Also, would love just to hear your ideas of what makes for good slides. I tend to go text light and talk heavy. Meaning my slides don’t really “say” much.
Also, would love just to hear your ideas of what makes for good slides. I tend to go text light and talk heavy. Meaning my slides don’t really “say” much.
October 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I mean, I usually create something and try it out a few places. Then reuse it. So when I’m in those iterations, I’d love feedback.
Also, would love just to hear your ideas of what makes for good slides. I tend to go text light and talk heavy. Meaning my slides don’t really “say” much.
Also, would love just to hear your ideas of what makes for good slides. I tend to go text light and talk heavy. Meaning my slides don’t really “say” much.
Hahahaha. Too relatable.
October 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Hahahaha. Too relatable.
🎲✨ NCTM Game Night 2025!✨🎲
Join us for math games, puzzles, raffle prizes & fellowship! Bring a friend & connect in a fun, relaxed setting.
📅 Wed Oct 15
🕕 8 PM
📍Omni Intl Ballroom E
🍸 Cash bar.
Play, laugh & celebrate math together! #MTBoS #ITeachMath #NCTMATL25! #GameNight #ElemMathChat
Join us for math games, puzzles, raffle prizes & fellowship! Bring a friend & connect in a fun, relaxed setting.
📅 Wed Oct 15
🕕 8 PM
📍Omni Intl Ballroom E
🍸 Cash bar.
Play, laugh & celebrate math together! #MTBoS #ITeachMath #NCTMATL25! #GameNight #ElemMathChat
October 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Literally zip-tied *children*
The cruelty is the point.
The cruelty is the point.
“Fuck them kids.”
That’s literally what an ICE agent said when ICE, the FBI et al. raided an apartment in Chicago, including with a Blackhawk helicopter, separated children from their parents, and zip-tied them to each other.
abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chi...
That’s literally what an ICE agent said when ICE, the FBI et al. raided an apartment in Chicago, including with a Blackhawk helicopter, separated children from their parents, and zip-tied them to each other.
abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chi...
October 3, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Literally zip-tied *children*
The cruelty is the point.
The cruelty is the point.