Maximize Learning: How to Design a Middle School Study Space
As young kids, we may not have been in tune with how our environment played a role in our ability to focus and learn. By
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Exciting Math Writing Prompts for Your Middle School Classroom
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to kick off the year in your math classroom? Well, the same old math lessons won’t
Real World Math Activities for Your Back to School Lesson Plans
As the start of a new year approaches, we have a million thoughts in our heads! Thoughts from setting up our classrooms to brainstorming how
Engaging Icebreakers to Help Middle Schoolers Make New Friends!
Are you ready to spice up your classroom community builders with a burst of excitement? Whether starting a new year or needing a fun activity,
Math Intervention Made Easy with Math Wheels
I am always on the lookout for activities I can use repeatedly so that my students can have a familiar resource to look back on.
Math Review Games for Parents to Empower Their Learners
Every summer kids face the loss of learning known as the summer slide. As parents, we don’t want our kids moving backward. The good news
Math Games for Teachers: Activities for an Epic Start to the Year
Starting a new school year can be hard. You are building relationships with a new set of students while also working to gauge their current
Color by Number Activities in 7th Grade: Mindfulness Made Easy
Life can get pretty chaotic, can’t it? It’s not just us adults who feel the weight of stress. Our amazing 7th graders are right in
7th Grade Math Magic: Unlocking Potential With Math Wheels
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the minds of 7th graders when it comes to math? Seventh grade is an exciting time filled
6th Grade Math: Mastering Through the Magic of Math Doodle Wheels
Teaching 6th grade can be amazing, but it can also be stressful to figure out how to engage 6th graders in their learning. The “too
5th Grade Math Success with Math Wheels
You likely know me as a middle school math teacher. But before that, I taught both 4th grade and 5th grade math. I always thought
Math Wheels: Ultimate Companion For Math Notes in 4th Grade
When I was a student, many of my notes were written out by hand or fill-in-the-blank. My mind would wander a little when taking notes,
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!
