Decimal Operations Math Problem Solving
What’s your favorite type of math activity to have your middle school math students work on? For me, it’s almost always been math problem solving.
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Seven Tips for Any Teacher
Tips for Teachers There are so many things to think about in our teacher lives! So, I’ve got seven tips for teachers that might help
Using Slide Masters to Create Teaching Resources More Quickly
Does this sound familiar? You’re close to finishing a resource for your classroom, or for TPT, and then you decide you want to rearrange/move elements,
Playing Algebraic Equations Bingo in Middle School Math
Bingo – an oldie but goodie, especially when paired with solving algebraic equations! This post is from my old blog (and adjusted some:-), sharing how
Getting to Know You Activities for Middle School Math
Six Back to School Activities for Middle School Always looking for new getting to know you activities for your middle school math classes? Me too!
Using Spiral Math Daily Review in Middle School Math
How can daily spiral math review help your students? Before we answer that question, let’s think about a few other questions: How do you help your
Systems for Student Success
Goals or systems? Do you set goals with your students at the beginning of the school year (or semester, or quarter)….or do you think about
Word Wheel Challenge: A Middle School Game
An Engaging Word Game for ANY Subject I love to play thinking games with middle school students, don’t you? (Especially when they don’t really view
Probability Lesson for Middle School Math
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK Have you tried this Mathline probability lesson? If not, you may want to give it a try – “Rock Around
Decimal Matching, Comparing, and Ordering Activity
Could you use a quick decimal activity to help your upper elementary or middle school math students practice identifying decimals in standard and word forms?
Elementary and Middle School Task Card Review Activity for Any Subject: Footloose
I’m sure you use a variety of task card activities and games in your middle school or upper elementary math classroom, but have you ever
Fun Middle School Fraction Activity: Fraction Krypto
Have you played the math game, Krypto? This fraction activity is fantastic for problem solving, reasoning, and practicing fraction operations skills. I think your students
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!
