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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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100th Day of School - Math Activities, Number Sense, No Prep
The 100th Day of School isn’t just a celebration, it’s a powerful opportunity for students to make sense of numbers. When students explore 100 in meaningful ways, they deepen their understanding of quantity, patterns, and place value instead of just counting to a big number. This resource is designed to help students engage with the number 100 through 9 purposeful, low-prep activities that encourage thinking, talking, and exploring. Each activity builds number sense in a way that feels accessi
K - 3rd
Numbers
Mindful Breathing Exercises
Mindful Breathing Exercises are a great way to foster a growth mindset in math class and help students develop strategies to use when they are upset, frustrated or having big feelings. With this resource, you’ll have everything you need to teach students how to breathe deeply and recenter themselves. What will you find in this resource?Printable and colorful breathing strategy cardsTeacher facilitation cardsComplete lesson plan How can you use Mindful Breathing Exercises in your classroom?Intro
2nd - 5th
Character Education, Math, Social Emotional Learning
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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
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