<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><oembed><type>video</type><version>1.0</version><html>&lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.loom.com/embed/31fb7744a82b4f22b9f87c8ecf8318bf&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; width=&quot;1698&quot; height=&quot;1273&quot; webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;</html><height>1273</height><width>1698</width><provider_name>Loom</provider_name><provider_url>https://www.loom.com</provider_url><thumbnail_height>1273</thumbnail_height><thumbnail_width>1698</thumbnail_width><thumbnail_url>https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/31fb7744a82b4f22b9f87c8ecf8318bf-5d4b7cb6ddb8c308.gif</thumbnail_url><duration>300.158</duration><title>Number Talks: Enhancing Math Skills in the Classroom</title><description>Hi teachers, I&apos;m Mr. John, a first-grade teacher excited to share about Number Talks in my blog. Number Talks are mental math sessions fostering number sense and student strategies in a safe, student-led environment. They aim to improve self-esteem, encourage academic discourse, and introduce new math strategies. In this video, I discuss creating a safe space for students to participate actively in math, emphasizing student-led discussions and strategy sharing.</description></oembed>