Rainbow Skies for Teachers

91. How to Make Math Joyful & Student-Centred with Kelsey Sorenson


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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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