When teachers experience joyful math, students do too
Tile Farm professional development engages educators in creative mathematical experiences that restore confidence, spark curiosity, and transform how math feels in the classroom.
“Half the battle in elementary math is helping teachers feel confident and excited about teaching it. After just one Tile Farm professional learning session, I saw a clear shift in teacher enthusiasm and that energy carried directly into classrooms.“
Michael Reynolds, Elementary Math Instructional Coach
Excited Teachers Create Excited Learners
Healing Teachers’ Relationship with Math
For many students, math anxiety doesn’t begin with numbers, it begins with adults. A growing body of research suggests that teachers’ and caregivers’ attitudes toward math can significantly shape how children experience the subject. When adults feel anxious, uncertain, or…
Tile Talk: A Free, High-Impact Resource for Joyful Math PD
Some of the most powerful professional learning doesn’t come from lengthy presentations or complex frameworks, it comes from interactive experiences full of genuine mathematical curiosity. Tile Talk was originally designed as a student-facing math discussion resource: low-floor, high-ceiling activities built…
Apply to Become a Tile Farm Teacher Fellow
We’re excited to introduce the Spring 2026 Tile Farm Teacher Fellowship, a new initiative for K-12 educators who want to bring more joy, creativity, and beauty into math learning.