This week Ashleigh flips the script as the guest, chatting with Kelsey Sorenson from Educate & Rejuvenate about all things maths, mindset, and making learning joyful.
Ashleigh opens up about her personal maths journey (yes, her dad was a maths teacher!), shares easy ways to bring creativity into the classroom, and offers teacher-tested strategies to help all students feel confident and included. From using UNO cards in the maths block to the importance of mindset and differentiation, this conversation is jam-packed with golden nuggets for any primary educator.
Plus, Ashleigh gives us a sneak peek into her Educate & Rejuvenate conference session, where she unpacks six essential elements of a joyful maths block. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned pro, you're going to walk away inspired and ready to make maths magic happen.
Episode Takeaways:
- Maths differentiation doesn’t need to be worksheet-driven to be effective.
- Using simple resources like UNO cards can powerfully differentiate learning.
- A joyful maths block blends structure with creativity.
- Teacher energy and enjoyment play a huge role in student outcomes.
- Mindset shifts, from “I’m not good at maths” to “Let’s give it a go”, can change everything.
Maths can be fun and this episode is here to inspire you. Join us at the Educate & Rejuvenate conference here.
Rainbows ahead,
Alisha and Ashleigh
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Join the Educate & Rejuvenate summer conference
Explore K-6 UNO card activities
Episode 53: Our interview with Kelsey
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