Math Talk Moves in Kindergarten

In addition to the math Common Core, we began to use math talk moves in our classrooms.  Let. Me. Tell. You. SOMETHING....They are AMAZING!!!!  I am working on a math unit based on math talk moves. While searching and researching Math Talk Moves in kindergarten last year, I found it very difficult to find any information on how to incorporate math talk with my kindergarten students. Yes, even in kindergarten, my students were conversing about MATH!!!!  I was blown away! We spent the year modeling and practicing and it was SOOO worth it!!! 

There are 5 main Math Talk Moves:
1. Revoicing
2. Restating
3. Apply Reasoning
4. Wait time
5. Prompting

These talk moves can be intertwined throughout whole group lessons, small group lessons, and math partnering.  Here is a short video clips of my students using math talk during a math center:

 

Do you use math talk moves in your classroom? How do you incorporate talk moves in your classroom?

Enjoy!

Nicole