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Mona Iehl is a former classroom teacher turned instructional coach who helps educators create math classrooms full of curiosity, collaboration, and confident problem solvers. She is the author of (releasing VERY soon) Word Problem Workshop: 5 Steps to Creating Classrooms of Problem Solvers, a teacher-tested, research-backed routine she developed and has taught to hundreds of teachers across the country. Mona brings over 17 years of experience and a deep belief that every student can grow in math through discourse, struggle, and real-world problem solving.
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Preview of Grouping Cards for Building Thinking Classroom

Grouping Cards for Building Thinking Classroom

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Thinking about a Building Thinking Classroom, but want a fun way to randomly group your students? These grouping cards offer 3 sets of cards and posters to use to make groups! What will you find in this resource? Directions & ideas for using in your classroom Printable Pairing CardsHow can you use Grouping Cards for Building Thinking Classroom in your classroom?Make random groups to switch things up!Make your trios for vertical whiteboards.Building Thinking Classroom random groups, done easily
Preview of Black History Posters

Black History Posters

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This is a set of 10 Black History Posters that include 10 different mathematicians. Each poster features original art work & a quote from the mathematician. These Black History Posters are perfect for printing and displaying in your in person math classroom, including on a bulletin board or using in your virtual classroom. What will you find in this resource Black History Posters?Full color posterStandard letter paper size (8.5 x 11) A quote from each mathematician Original digital artwork!!
Preview of Math Sentence Stems

Math Sentence Stems

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What are Student Led Discussion Sentence Stems? I get asked by so many folks HOW I get my students to lead the math discussions in my classroom. The number one thing I suggest to start with are sentence stems. These allow students a way to access the conversation and have an "idea" of what to say. What will you find in this resource?24 sentence stems on speech bubbles. 2 designs for each of the sentence stems Easy to print, on colored paper with a Black & White designHow can you use these discu
Preview of Math Classroom Community Bundle

Math Classroom Community Bundle

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Are you looking to develop a math classroom community where students are empowered and love math? Look no further. I have compiled my favorite resources in this bundle to help you develop the math classroom community of your dreams. Seriously, with these resources your students will: -love math -develop a respect for common norms -develop a positive mindset for math -understand what a mathematician is -develop academic mindsets to help direct their self regulation -divulge their math att
Preview of Black History Leaders Posters

Black History Leaders Posters

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This bundle of ALL Black History Leaders Posters that include 17 different mathematicians. Each poster features original art work & a quote from the mathematician. These Black History Posters are perfect for printing and displaying in your in person math classroom, including on a bulletin board or using in your virtual classroom. What will you find in this resource Black History Posters?Full color posterStandard letter paper size (8.5 x 11)A quote from each mathematicianOriginal digital artwor
Preview of What is a Mathematician? Math Classroom Community

What is a Mathematician? Math Classroom Community

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What is "What is a Mathematician" Math Classroom Community?Two activities that help students' build a math mindset that they in fact are a mathematician. It helps students address misconceptions about what a mathematicians are and is a way to develop a collective definition.What will you find in this resource?3 unique slides ready to use with students.2 Detailed Lesson Plans- one for each activityHow can you use "What is a Mathematician?" Math Classroom Community in your classroom?Use as a commu
Preview of Math Survey

Math Survey

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Looking for a math survey to give to your students to increase their positive math mindset? We ALL have some feelings and mindsets about math, some good and some negative. The best way to reach all students in math-- understand their math mindset. Our students come to us with a wide range of math mindset influences. Some come loving math and knowing exactly how to seek challenge but ask for help when overwhelmed. Then, we have students that are so intimidated by the idea of math they avoid and
Preview of Math Norms

Math Norms

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What are math norms? A norm is an agreement that each member of the community agrees to follow. Norms are positive statements that set clear expectations for the students’ behavior in your classroom. What is included in this resource "Math Norms"31 posters including one math norm per page. Some Math Norm Posters Include: Mistakes are importantMistakes are proof you're learningEveryone can learn mathQuestions are important and validCollaboration over competitionSpeed doesn't matter hereMake sen
Preview of All Mathematician Posters

All Mathematician Posters

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If you want to fill your classroom with mathematicians, then you need ALL the mathematician posters! You'll get ALL the mathematician posters included in my shop. You can click each bundle to see the individuals in each bundle. BONUS PACK included!! Diverse Male Mathematicians This is ONLY available here inside the bundle! Poster packs include: 2 Black Mathematicians packs LGBTQ Mathematicians Women Mathematicians
Preview of First Week of Math Word Problem Workshop K-2

First Week of Math Word Problem Workshop K-2

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Your first week of math can be FULL of joyful problem solving, all while teaching routines, and embedding social emotional learning vital to creating a classroom of problem solvers. The first week of math Word Problem Workshop Starter Pack includes everything you need to kick off the first week of math successfully. I know you want your students to be: engaged in math each daywilling to take risks comfortable pushing themselves when things get tough excited about math & form a positive math id
Preview of 5th Grade YEAR of Word Problem Pack

5th Grade YEAR of Word Problem Pack

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What is YEAR of WORD PROBLEM PACK? This is a done for you, ready to print and use set of word problems designed to give your students an opportunity to productively struggle (or as I call it - Grapple). They are the perfect task to evoke various strategies that are worth sharing and discussing. These problems are designed to be used with Word Problem Workshop, a 5 step approach to engaging students in problem solving word problems! You can also use these problems in small groups, intervention,
Preview of 3rd Grade YEAR of Word Problem Pack

3rd Grade YEAR of Word Problem Pack

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What is YEAR of WORD PROBLEM PACK? This is a done for you, ready to print and use set of word problems designed to give your students an opportunity to productively struggle (or as I call it - Grapple). They are the perfect task to evoke various strategies that are worth sharing and discussing. These problems are designed to be used with Word Problem Workshop, a 5 step approach to engaging students in problem solving word problems! You can also use these problems in small groups, intervention,
Preview of How to Apologize Say Sorry SEL Lesson

How to Apologize Say Sorry SEL Lesson

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What is a "How to Apologize" even mean? What is a 4 part apology? In our classrooms, a quick “sorry” isn’t enough to truly repair the harm caused by a mistake or a bad choice. Teaching students how to apologize means showing them how to take ownership, reflect on their actions, and rebuild trust with the person they hurt. That’s where the 4 Part Apology comes in. This simple framework guides students to: Say what they’re sorry for. Name how their choice affected the other person. Share what t
Preview of Math Team Building Activities Elementary & Middle School

Math Team Building Activities Elementary & Middle School

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Math Team Building activities are the perfect way to start the school year, build a positive math classroom culture, and get students collaborating from day one. These math team building activities are some of my favorites that I come back to year after year. I love them because they help students connect, communicate, and problem-solve while having fun. What will you find in this resource? 7 ready-to-use Math Team Building activities with step-by-step directions Printable materials and image
Preview of First Week of Math Word Problem Workshop 3-5

First Week of Math Word Problem Workshop 3-5

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Your first week of math in 3-5 can be FULL of joyful problem solving, all while teaching routines, and embedding social emotional learning vital to creating a classroom of problem solvers. The first week of math Word Problem Workshop Starter Pack includes everything you need to kick off the first week of math successfully. I know you want your students to be: engaged in math each daywilling to take risks comfortable pushing themselves when things get tough excited about math & form a positive
Preview of Counting Collections for Number Sense

Counting Collections for Number Sense

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Counting collections build number sense and lay the foundation for elementary mathematics. Engage your students in one week of Counting Collections and then use as a weekly routine, extensions or as intervention. What is Counting Collections? Counting Collections are simple, but powerful routine where students figure out "how many" objects are in their collection. Students count, organize, record, and share their strategies. Counting Collections is an authentic opportunity for make sense of num
Preview of Thin Sliced Money Word Problems Multiplication & Division

Thin Sliced Money Word Problems Multiplication & Division

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What is Thin Sliced Money Word Problems Multiplication & Division? Thin slicing is an idea from Building Thinking Classrooms book by Peter Liljedahl. The idea is that you create a series of problems for students to tackle that increase in challenge slightly with each problem. You’ll notice in this set of problems that each problem gets a bit more complex. This is to avoid frustration and keep students engaged in the problem solving process. This is a resource that can be used to develop your st
Preview of Classroom Community Posters Math Affirmations

Classroom Community Posters Math Affirmations

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Boost math growth mindset and increase math engagement with your students! These posters will help you transform your math teaching practice through strategically teaching math growth mindset and in turn increasing your math engagement. What are Math Affirmations for kids to Build Math Growth Mindset & Boost Math Engagement? Positive Affirmations are positive self talk statements that are designed to help kids develop self- esteem and positive thinking toward math. When repeated or read often t
Preview of Thin Sliced Problems 4th Area and Perimeter

Thin Sliced Problems 4th Area and Perimeter

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Have you read Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl? If so, you might be looking for ways to thin slice concepts and find problems that are "thin sliced". Look no further... in this pack you'll get 5 sets of thin sliced problems designed to help your students understand the area & perimeter 4th grade standards. Just print, cut, and get your students solving word problems! What will you find in this resource? 5 sets of thin sliced problems Ready to print & use problems addressing stan
Preview of Women Mathematician Posters

Women Mathematician Posters

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Women's History Month Mathematicians includes 6 different mathematician posters! These Women's History Month Mathematician Posters can help you introduce your students to influential female leaders in mathematics past and present. These women's history month mathematician posters are perfect for March and ALL year round. Create a bulletin board, use one daily as a reflection, or use as a visual for student projects. There are 3 versions of Women's History Month Mathematicians Posters in this pa
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Experience

Mona Iehl is a former classroom teacher turned instructional coach who helps educators create math classrooms full of curiosity, collaboration, and confident problem solvers. She is the author of (releasing VERY soon) Word Problem Workshop: 5 Steps to Creating Classrooms of Problem Solvers, a teacher-tested, research-backed routine she developed and has taught to hundreds of teachers across the country. Mona brings over 17 years of experience and a deep belief that every student can grow in math through discourse, struggle, and real-world problem solving.

Teaching style

My students learn best when learning has meaning and in a context they can relate to their lives. I work to help students find meaning in math, joyfully problem solve, and soak in the satisfaction of tackling a challenging task. I also know that students thrive when their social emotional needs are met, so we always are in search of creating a classroom community to support every problem solver.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Nationally Board Certified 2017 Chicago Foundation for Education, Teacher of the Year 2015 EL Education Klingenstein Teacher Award, Finalist 2019 Master Class Presentations at ELeducation National Conference 2019, 2016, 2013, 2014

My own education history

Bachelors of Science in Education 2008, Central Michigan University Master of Education in Curriculum Design & Instruction, 2012 Nationally Board Certified 2017

Additional biographical information

I LOVE feedback. Please email me kind, specific, and helpful feedback at hellomonamath@gmail.com Check out my blog: http://www.monamath.com Grab my book--> Word Problem Workshop, 5 Steps to Creating a Classroom of Problem Solvers Let's be friends on Social Media?? @HelloMonaMath on Instagram!