10 Innovative Ways to Use Middle School Math Task Card Activities
Looking for some fresh, fun, and engaging activities to use in your math classroom? How about some ideas that don’t require hours of prepping? If
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
The Enduring Magic of Picture Books in Middle School Math
Ever notice that awesome moment when you whip out picture books in a room full of middle schoolers? Suddenly, it’s like a switch flips. Eyes
Meditation in Math: Powerful Stress Reduction for Middle School
We all know that middle school math can sometimes feel like navigating a maze —students and teachers alike. The struggle is real, especially when it
ELA Review Game: Unveiling the Power of Truth or Dare
If you’re an ELA teacher like I have been, you understand the importance of keeping your middle school or upper elementary students actively engaged. From
Grammar Instruction: the Potential of ELA Wheels / Doodle Notes
Grammar instruction is a crucial part of language learning. Let’s be honest, it can be a bit of a struggle for many students. Those grammar
Figurative Language Doodle Wheels: Unlocking Literary Magic
Do your students struggle with figurative language? If you answered ‘yes’, you are not alone. While some figurative language elements are pretty easy to pick
Connecting Math Skills Through the Magic of Cross-Disciplinary Learning
Education is quite the rollercoaster ride, isn’t it? Students navigate through a maze of subjects to grasp the big picture of the world. There’s this
Productivity Tips for Teachers: Empower Your Teaching
Are you a middle school math teacher looking to supercharge your productivity? You’re in luck! In this blog post, we’re going to dive into eight
Math Teacher Resources and Tools to Empower Educators
Your mission to spark the curiosity and passion for math in the young minds of your learners is crucial. However, we know that teaching math
Top Assessment Strategies: Middle School Math Made Easy
Middle school math – it’s that phase of a student’s journey where numbers and equations can sometimes feel like a wild rollercoaster ride. You know,
Math Differentiation: 5 Practical Approaches for Middle School
Do you remember what it was like in middle school? I certainly do. I recall sitting in math class, surrounded by my classmates. All of
Math Sub Plans Survival Guide: Navigating Unplanned Classes
You stroll into a classroom, ready to tackle the day’s math class as a substitute teacher, only to find. . . nothing. There’s no lesson
Welcome to Cognitive Cardio Math! I’m Ellie, a wife, mom, grandma, and dog ‘mom,’ and I’ve spent just about my whole life in school! With nearly 30 years in education, I’ve taught:
- All subject areas in 4th and 5th 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!
