Best Mona Iehl Podcasts (2024)

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133: 3 Reasons Why Math Intervention Programs Don't Work, with Juliana Tapper 30:41

5h ago30:41

30:41

What math intervention curriculums actually work? This is one of the questions I get asked the most and today I'm excited to chat about all things math interventions with my friend, Juliana! We're chatting about: Having high expectations of our students The important piece math intervention curriculums miss Just in time approaches to math intervent…

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132: Math Grades: What should I grade? 13:14

5d ago13:14

13:14

Do math grades stress you out? If you are needing to get some grades in the grade book for progress reports, this episode will help you figure out what to grade, when to grade, and how to grade in math. In this episode, we are chatting about: Separating student behaviors and their academic achievement for math grades Formative assessments for math …

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131: Counting in Math with Collections: Interview with Kathy Minas 26:07

14d ago26:07

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Do you use counting collections in your classroom? I have the expert you need to hear from on the show today! Kathy shares practical tips to start using counting collections, helpful routines for counting collections, and how to use counting collections to differentiate our math instruction. You will feel empowered to start using counting collectio…

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130: 3 Things You’re Missing in Math Community 17:58

21d ago17:58

17:58

What does it take to build a math community? On this episode, we're talking about 3 things I don’t want you to miss in math class to help you forge a community of mathematicians that work together to problem solve through discussing their thinking, taking risks, and learning through mistakes. We are chatting about: Creating entrance routines Having…

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129: Start the School Year with High Math Engagement 11:06

29d ago11:06

11:06

You’re starting the school year and it’s time to set the bar high. Let’s talk about how you can get every child engaged now so that they stay engaged all year. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 ideas to get every student engaged in math class. We are chatting about: Community building experiences that build trust, relationships, mindsets, and norms Ex…

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128: What are the 5 strands of math proficiency? 29:08

1M ago29:08

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What does it actually look like for our students to be proficient in math? In this episode, we are talking about the 5 strands of math proficiency and breaking each of them down so we can design our math instruction to help students build their math proficiency in all 5 areas. We are chatting about: Conceptual understanding Procedural fluency Strat…

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127: Classroom Management, an Interview with Jenna from That Strong Teacher 33:45

1M ago33:45

33:45

Are you thinking through your classroom management strategies for the new school year? I have the expert you need to hear from on the show today! Jenna shares practical tips so that you can feel confident in your classroom management. You will feel empowered to build strong classroom routines and relationships with your students after listening to …

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126: The only classroom "rule" you need for classroom management in Math Class 13:07

2M ago13:07

13:07

Have you been thinking about how to establish clear expectations and a strong foundation for classroom management this school year? I’m not a big fan of rules… and this rule is the best rule. On today's episode, I'm telling you about the only rule you need and how to use it. We're chatting about: The one classroom rule that changed the game for me …

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125: 3 Mistakes to Avoid when Planning for the Year 13:01

2M ago13:01

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Are you thinking about planning out your school year? On this episode, we’re going to talk about how to plan for your year that includes more than just your scope and sequence. We chat about these 3 planning mistakes and what to do instead: Focusing on the wrong content Misunderstanding "rigor" Leaving conceptual understanding till the end once kid…

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Teacher Life + a Special BONUS 8:42

2M ago8:42

8:42

Welcome to episode 71 of the Upper Elementary Simplified Podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares a big announcement and offers a HUGE discount on resources just in time for back to school! Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…

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124: Word Problem Workshop - What is it & Why you need it this school year 11:07

2M ago11:07

11:07

Are you looking for a way to support your students in building problem solving skills, a deep understanding of math and a positive math mindset? In this episode, we are talking about Word Problem Workshop - my step-by-step plan for teaching problem solving in a student-centered way. We are chatting about: Moving from the WHAT to the HOW in math Usi…

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Classroom Management Tips for Upper Elementary Teachers: A Chat with Jennifer Raymond from The Old Barn Teaching Co. 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

Welcome to episode 70 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Jennifer Raymond all about classroom management and building relationships in the upper elementary math classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Uppe…

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123: Curriculum vs. Teacher Created - The Pros & Cons 12:17

2M ago12:17

12:17

Do you struggle with not having the time to create every math task yourself but knowing that what your curriculum has to offer just isn’t enough? Take a deep breath, this episode is for you! We are diving into: The pros and cons of math curriculums The pros and cons of teacher created lessons My recommendation for how to spend the bulk of your time…

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Differentiation in the Upper Elementary Math Classroom: A Chat with Amanda Stitt 35:32

3M ago35:32

35:32

Welcome to episode 69 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Amanda Stitt all about differentiation in the upper elementary math classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…

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122: Schoolwide math norms you need! 10:31

3M ago10:31

10:31

What are schoolwide math norms and why are they important? In this episode, we’re breaking down schoolwide math norms because they are a problem or nonexistent in almost EVERY school. We are chatting about: Why every school should have schoolwide math norms Examples of math norms How we establish and USE these norms for math Links mentioned in this…

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Building Systems in Your Classroom: A Chat With Helena Hains of The Present Teacher 24:43

3M ago24:43

24:43

Welcome to episode 68 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Helena Hains all about how teachers can implement The Thriving Teacher Framework to build systems in their classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for U…

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121: What is student-centered learning? 19:21

3M ago19:21

19:21

What is student-centered learning and why should we use it in math? A student-centered math classroom has students doing the work – the thinking, doing, exploring, figuring out. The teacher is the guide on the side in that exploration and sense making. In this episode, we're chatting about: What student-centered learning is NOT (hint: out of contro…

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Preventing Teacher Burnout: A Chat With Brittany Blackwell of Teaching Mind Body & Soul 23:32

3M ago23:32

23:32

Welcome to episode 67 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Brittany Blackwell all about teacher burnout prevention. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…

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120: Want a math coach or Math PD but can't afford it? Do this! 11:41

3M ago11:41

11:41

Are you looking for a math coach or to grow as a math teacher? In this episode, we are talking about resources for teachers to use to grow their skills and knowledge (in case you are looking for summer learning opportunities!) We're chatting about: Setting our own goals as a teacher My favorite resources and PD for teaching math What to do if you d…

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Curriculum Mapping Tips: A Chat With April Pickett from Teach Travel Read 21:04

3M ago21:04

21:04

Welcome to episode 66 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with April Pickett all about curriculum mapping and lesson planning for upper elementary teachers. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…

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119: Math Teacher Power Moves to Empower Mathematicians 13:06

3M ago13:06

13:06

Math teacher friend, you are powerful. I’m here to remind you of the 6 best teacher moves you can make in the math classroom in this upcoming school year! This episode will empower you to see your math teaching for what it truly is... ambitious. We are covering 6 ways you can make the most impact in your math classroom. We are talking about: Practi…

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Productive Struggle in the Upper Elementary Math Classroom: A Chat with Mona Iehl from Mona Math 29:50

3M ago29:50

29:50

Welcome to episode 65 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Mona Iehl all about productive struggle in the upper elementary math classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…

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118: The Opposite of I Do, We Do, You Do in Math Class 19:06

4M ago19:06

19:06

Does the gradual release model belong in math class? In this episode, I'm going to argue that we do the opposite of the "I Do, We Do, You Do" instructional approach in math. Instead, I am going to walk you through teaching practices I've used to create equitable, student-centered math classes that empower students to BE mathematicians. We are talki…

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Tips for Student Engagement & Creative Teaching: A Chat With Kristen Higdon of All That Teacher Sparkle PART TWO 18:14

4M ago18:14

18:14

Welcome to episode 64 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Kristen Higdon all about student engagement & creative teaching in the upper elementary classroom. This is part two of a two part interview. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FR…

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117: Collaborative Math Coaching with Nicora Placa 38:17

4M ago38:17

38:17

Are you a math coach or looking to step into a coaching role? If so, learning from other math coaches is a great way to build your skills as a coach. In this episode, I'm interviewing one of the greatest math coaches, Nicora Placa, on her approach to collaborative math coaching, creating learning environments for teachers to hone their craft, and h…

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Tips for Student Engagement & Creative Teaching: A Chat With Kristen Higdon of All That Teacher Sparkle PART ONE 28:08

4M ago28:08

28:08

Welcome to episode 63 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Kristen Higdon all about student engagement & creative teaching in the upper elementary classroom. This is part one of a two part interview. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FR…

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116: Simple Steps to Help Students Access the Math Word Problem 10:58

4M ago10:58

10:58

Do you have students who struggle to access word problems in math? The truth is our students struggle to get started on word problems because they don’t have access. This episode breaks down what access to word problems is and simple ways we can help our students get started with a three-step routine. We are talking about: What a launch routine is …

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How to Recharge Your Teacher Battery This Summer 7:40

4M ago7:40

7:40

Welcome to episode 62 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. Happy summer! Isn’t it crazy how when you are in the middle of the school year it seems like summer is soooo far away but then again it seems like summer comes around very quickly…more so every single year. In this episode we begin the podcast summer series. Connect with Danna: Teach…

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115: Trigger Warning for People Entering My Thinking Classroom 10:36

4M ago10:36

10:36

Are you looking to create a math classroom that allows students to lead even as visitors come in? In this episode, we are talking about my rules for others as they enter my classroom. These rules allow my students to have the opportunity to lead the thinking and doing of math without being rescued too soon by an on-looker. We're talking about: How …

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Happy Birthday Upper Elementary Simplified! 32:03

4M ago32:03

32:03

Do you remember your first birthday? Of course you don't! But, this week is a special week for the Upper Elementary Simplified Podcast because this Thursday, May 30th the podcast is celebrating it's very first birthday! On this episode, we take a stroll down memory lane of some of the favorite episodes over the past year. Connect with Danna: Teache…

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114: Practical Teaching Ideas for Teaching Black History 365, an Interview with Dawnavyn James of @QueendomTeaching 37:37

4M ago37:37

37:37

Are you looking for practical ideas for teaching Black history in your classroom? I have the perfect interview for you about how to incorporate past and present Black history into your classroom from a teacher who truly understands the classroom perspective. This episode is about teaching Black history year around, not only during Black History Mon…

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How Teachers Can Prep Over Summer: A Chat With Helena Hains of The Present Teacher 33:07

5M ago33:07

33:07

Welcome to episode 60 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Helena Hains all about how teachers can start to prep over summer to help make back to school a smooth and low stress time. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group…

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113: The Only 3 Questions You Need to Ask 11:10

5M ago11:10

11:10

What questions do you need to ask during math? And no, you don't need a long list of questions to have great math discussions in your classroom. This episode is about simplifying the questions you ask during math and listening to student responses to gauge their level of understanding. We are talking about: 3 simple questions to ask students Studen…

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How to Teach Writing With a Focus on Revising & Editing: A Chat With Marianna Monheim of Creatively Comprehensive 31:55

5M ago31:55

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Welcome to episode 59 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Marianna Monheim all about teaching revising and editing explicitly. Were you the kid who loved to write, and was a self-proclaimed author by the age of 10? Or were you the kid who struggled to put pen to paper and organize your thought…

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112: Do Less to Let Kids Lead 10:57

5M ago10:57

10:57

Do you want to do LESS as a teacher? This episode is about how doing less as a teacher can help our students to do more - while using our time to make the biggest impact possible. We are chatting about: How talking less will give students more time to talk When you do less (like giving less problems) students can focus on thinking deeply about one …

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You Are Appreciated, Teacher 14:20

5M ago14:20

14:20

Welcome to episode 58 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush celebrated teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…

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111: Effective Math Conferences 13:29

5M ago13:29

13:29

Have you ever had a math conference with a student when you ask them to describe their thinking and you are met with a blank stare? This episode is about effective math conferences during grapple time. We need a plan for our math conferences and I'm sharing 5 simple steps to make your math conferences productive and empowering for students! In this…

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15 Tips for Packing Up Your Classroom for the Summer 11:25

5M ago11:25

11:25

Welcome to episode 57 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush shares 15 tips for packing up your classroom for the summer. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…

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110: Building Thinking Classroom with Maegan Giroux 45:32

5M ago45:32

45:32

Are you a primary teacher implementing Building Thinking Classrooms? I have the expert you want to know on the show today!! Maegan Giroux is the co-author of the about-to-release Building Thinking Classroom Tasks book for elementary! Even if you haven't started implementing Building Thinking Classrooms, Maegan is a dream to know! She is passionate …

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9 End of Year Ideas for Upper Elementary Teachers 16:36

6M ago16:36

16:36

Here we are at the end of April, testing is over & the weather is getting warmer, which means students are getting excited about summer. Today host Danna Rodebush expands on last week's topic of discussion on end of year activity ideas. In this episode you will hear from 9 different experienced teachers about their favorite end of year activity ide…

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109: New Math: How to Get Everyone On Board 9:58

6M ago9:58

9:58

Do you hear people talking about "New Math," but you're at a loss for how to convince them it's not so bad? This episode is about getting your school community on board with "New Math." It's good for kids, so we've all got to give it our best shot. In this episode we will chat about: How School culture plays a role in New Math The approach to take …

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After Testing Activities: A Chat with Christine DeArmitt from Reading Teacher Buzz 23:04

6M ago23:04

23:04

Welcome to episode 55 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Christine DeArmitt, who discusses bringing fun back into the classroom and gives many great activity ideas to use in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Joi…

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108: Testing Season: How to not stress about standardized tests 10:37

6M ago10:37

10:37

Standardized Test Stress is REAL. Today we're chatting about 3 ideas you can implement now to reduce standardized test stress. In this episode we will chat about: Our goals for standardized tests 3 ways to empower students easy to implement ideas to use in the classroom now Links Mentioned: MonaMath.com/TestPrep Have Questions? 📱 My DMs on IG are a…

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How You Can Turn Boring Math Into Engaging Math 10:46

6M ago10:46

10:46

Are you in a battle with your math curriculum? I’ve been there…you may be looking at the piles of math books that your district provided to you or you were told were the best of the best…and you’re thinking to yourself something along the lines of: How am I ever going to get my students to enjoy math? Or how can I possibly plan engaging whole group…

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107: Math Discussions: 3 Ways to Get Students to Engage 11:03

6M ago11:03

11:03

There is no point in having a math discussion if students aren’t listening to each other. It is a pointless, waste of time. You’re probably like dang, Mona, that’s harsh. And it is. But I don’t want you wasting your time if it’s not paying off. You don’t have extra time. I know that and I want whatever you’re doing to be well worth your time. I wil…

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How to Prepare for State Testing: A Chat With Annamarie Krejci From Krejci Creations 26:09

6M ago26:09

26:09

Welcome to episode 53 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Annamarie Krejci all about math test prep in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…

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106: Using Math Manipulatives in Upper Elementary with Brittany Hege of Mix and Math 40:29

6M ago40:29

40:29

Are you an upper grade teacher that is struggling to help your students engage with math meaningfully and build an understanding of math concepts?? Things like multiplying or dividing fractions. If so, this is the podcast episode for you! Even if you aren't struggling, you will love my chat with Brittany who is the teacher behind Mix and Math. She …

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How Math Instruction is Affected by Reading Comprehension: A Chat with Ciera Harris from Ciera Harris Teaching 36:57

7M ago36:57

36:57

Welcome to episode 52 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Ciera Harris all about how reading comprehension affects math instruction in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elem…

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105: Professional Learning & Coaching in the Math Classroom 17:43

7M ago17:43

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Teacher professional learning is something I am passionate about and I bet you are too. As a teacher, professional learning is part of who you are, a life long learner. So, when presented with professional learning opportunities and coaching I bet you have opinions. On today’s episode we’re going to dive into what it looks like to develop as a math…

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Providing Student Choice During Math Workshop: A Chat with Jennifer Jochen from Smith Curriculum & Consulting 27:31

7M ago27:31

27:31

Welcome to episode 51 of the Upper Elementary Simplified podcast. In this episode, host Danna Rodebush chats with Jennifer Jochen all about student choice & math workshop in the upper elementary classroom. Connect with Danna: Teacher Tech Studio Website Upper Elementary Simplified Website Join the FREE Facebook Group for Upper Elementary Teachers…

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