Fun & Effective Activities for Teaching the Types of Angles
One of my favorite memories teaching math was whenever my students started seeing math in their lives. One of the most common topics this would
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Activities for Teaching the Volume of a Cone, Cylinder and Sphere in 8th Grade
Through my years of teaching, I quickly discovered that the more interactive I could make learning about volume, the better. Volume can be intimidating for
Effective Activities for Teaching Factors, Prime, and Composite Numbers
What goes through your head when you hear the words ‘factors’, and ‘prime and composite numbers’? If you are like many math teachers, there’s probably
Fun & Engaging Holiday Math Activities
Every time a holiday rolls around, I can feel a shift in my students’ energy levels. They get so excited about the festivities that keeping
Homeschool Math Resources You Don’t Want to Miss
When it comes to homeschool math, having a reliable source of effective resources can make a world of difference. As homeschooling families, you’re always looking
Engaging and Effective 8th Grade Math Worksheets
I absolutely loved teaching middle schoolers! They’re at that stage where they’re eager to be grown up but still have that wonderful kid energy. When
4 Types of Middle School Math Worksheets Your Students Will Love
It’s easy for math class to feel bogged down when worksheets are overused. I get it. Worksheets sometimes get a bad rap. But over my
Tips and Resources for Teaching Dividing Decimals
You know what we can probably all agree on? Our students aren’t exactly fans of division. When you throw decimals into the mix, it’s a
Teaching Problem Solving in the Middle School Classroom
I love teaching problem solving to my middle schoolers! By this stage in their math journey, they’ve already laid a foundation. Now, I get to
All the Best Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Resources in One Place
If you’ve been working hard teaching converting fractions to decimals, your students are probably really starting to get the hang of it! But, if your
How to Teach Converting Fractions to Decimals
When it comes to fractions and decimals, I’ve noticed that students’ anxiety levels tend to rise and some of kiddos start feeling overwhelmed. These two
How to Teach Mean, Median, Mode, and Range in Middle School
Teaching middle schoolers how to find the mean, median, mode, and range is an important part of building their math skills. I’ve found that it’s
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!
