
Teaching the Types of Triangles with Math Wheel Magic!
Have you noticed how triangles can be a bit of a math maze for our students? I mean, equilateral, isosceles, scalene – it’s like they’ve

Have you noticed how triangles can be a bit of a math maze for our students? I mean, equilateral, isosceles, scalene – it’s like they’ve

Are your students hitting a bit of a roadblock when it comes to wrapping their heads around ratios and rates? Need a fun and colorful

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

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

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

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 is a crucial part of language learning. Let’s be honest, it can be a bit of a struggle for many students. Those grammar

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

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

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

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

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,
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:
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!