Translating Words into Algebraic Expressions
Algebraic Expressions in 6th Grade Math Translating between words and math in 6th grade – sometimes this can be easy, but some phrases can definitely
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Creating Tessellations in Middle School Math
Great End of School Year Activity! This post was taken from my old blog and revised…with much more detail added:-) Originally posted in June of
Adding and Subtracting Decimals
How to Teach Adding and Subtracting Decimals How do you teach adding and subtracting decimals in upper elementary or middle school math? In 6th grade
Daily Language Review for 6th Grade
With a Peer Teaching Component An Alternative to Daily Oral Language I’m really excited to share my version of daily language review! I’ve used this
How to Grade Papers More Quickly
Six Tips to Make the Grading Process Faster Grading Papers Quickly and Efficiently How often have you wished you could just snap your fingers and
Middle School Classroom Routines to End Class
End of Class Routines What are your classroom routines to end class in middle school? Do you have specific routines?A few weeks ago I wrote
Graphing Linear Functions in 6th Grade Math
Graphing Functions Practice with Footloose Task Cards (free download) This Graphing Linear Functions post is from my old blog, written in May, 2015, but updated
Fun and Engaging Pi Day Activities for Middle School Math Class
Pi Day Activities for Middle School Math March 14, also known as Pi Day because the date in numerical format is the first digits of
Middle School Classroom Routines to Begin Class
Beginning of Class Routines What do the classroom routines to begin class look like in your middle school classes? Do your students enter the classroom
Fun Math Activities for Middle School
What Makes Math Fun? “Math is boring.” “I wish math were more fun.” Do you ever hear comments like this from students? Did you feel
Using Doodle Wheel Graphic Organizers for Math and ELA
Note-Taking in Upper Elementary and Middle School How much do your math and ELA students love taking notes?! I’m guessing it is not their favorite
Digital Color by Number Activities for Middle School
Two Types of Digital Color by Number Activities Remote Learning Activities There are so many distance learning activities available for your upper elementary and middle
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!
