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
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
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
Three Ways to Use Prime Factorization in Middle School Math
Is it weird that I love using prime factorization?? Every year of teaching math, I have come to appreciate it more and more! Maybe it’s
Alternate Jobs for Teachers
Six Alternate Jobs for Teachers to Help you Supplement or Replace Your Teaching Income Do you love your teaching job, but need extra cash? Maybe
Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Math
Emergency sub plans for middle school math! Do you have emergency sub plans? Will you need them? Chances are good that you WILL need them! Your
Teaching Divisibility Rules in Middle School Math
Teaching Divisibility Rules Do you teach divisibility rules in your middle school math classes? I’ve always enjoyed teaching divisibility rules, and my 6th grade math
Distance Learning and Student Feedback: Three Types of Self-Correcting Activities for Middle School Math
You walk around the classroom, looking at students’ math work, listening to students’ conversations, chatting with students about their math work, correcting possible misunderstandings, and
Online Math Activities for the Middle School Math Class
Do your middle school math students love using online math activities and games? Do you love digital math activities and resources that are easy to use
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!
