Why Students Confuse Area and Perimeter {and What It Reveals}
If you’ve ever graded a math assignment and noticed your students calculating the perimeter when the question clearly asked for area, you know how frustrating
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Mastering How to Teach Operations With Decimals
Whether youāre teaching a decimal operations unit for the first time or just looking to refresh your approach, this post will help you build confidence
Everything You Need to Teach Ratios and Rates
I can still remember those nights when I would look at my pacing guide and realize my ratios unit was coming up next. My computer
3 Versatile Math Activities You Need in Your Classroom
Some days, you have a full, calm math block with time to teach, practice, and reflect. Other days, the schedule gets chopped up, your kids
How to Build a Library of Color by Number Review Activities for the Entire Year
During my time in the classroom, there was always a point in the year when I realized I was constantly scrambling for review activities that
The Ultimate No Prep Math Activity You Need in Your Classroom
Teaching middle school math can feel like juggling flaming bowling pins while standing on a moving skateboard. You are planning lessons for multiple periods (and
How to Use Color by Number Activities for Spiral Review
Spiral review is one of the most effective ways to help our students retain math skills over time, but keeping it engaging can be a
Easy Low Prep Sub Plans You Need
Thereās nothing quite like waking up with that uh-oh feeling and realizing you need sub plans today. Whether itās a sick kiddo, a last-minute appointment,
Engaging Christmas Math Activities Your Students Will Love
The holidays bring so much excitement, and that excitement can spill right into the classroom. Between Christmas concerts, class parties, and winter break countdowns, it
Tips and Activities for Helping Older Students Master Basic Math Facts
If youāve ever worked with middle school or high school students who freeze during multi-step problems, or take FOR.EV.ER to finish a problem, youāve probably
How to Make Grammar Review Actually Fun (Yes, Itās Possible!)
If your students groan the second you say āgrammar review,ā youāre not alone. Grammar tends to get a bad rap, but it doesnāt have to
7 Go To Resources for Teaching Inequalities in Middle School
If youāve ever taught inequalities, you know how important it is to mix clear explanations with plenty of practice. From helping your students understand what
Welcome to Cognitive Cardio Math! Iām Ellie, a wife, mom, grandma, and dog āmom,ā and Iāve spent just about my whole life in school! With nearly 30 years in education, I’ve taught:
- All subject areas in 4thĀ and 5thĀ grades
- Math, ELA, and science in 6th grade (middle school)
I’ve been creating resources for teachers since 2012 and have worked in the elearning industry for about five years as well!
If you’re looking for ideas and resources to help you teach math (and a little ELA), I can help you out!
