
How to Help Easily Distracted Students by Using Math Wheels
As a teacher, you already know just how fast-paced the curriculum is. The demands placed on teachers and students seem to grow every year. With

As a teacher, you already know just how fast-paced the curriculum is. The demands placed on teachers and students seem to grow every year. With

You know what I love doing every day? Sneaking in some math-related fun! Now, you might say, “Well, of course, you’re a math teacher!” Sure,

Growing up, I vividly recall a moment when a classmate questioned our teacher about the relevance of a math concept. You know the questions he

Some days, it feels like I’m on a perpetual sprint, racing from one thing to another. I have music playlists, and I sing to my

Sometimes I wish learning was straightforward. But it seems that at all grade levels, no matter what you teach, there are exceptions to the general

Teaching exponents is a personal highlight for me. However, I noticed that my middle school students struggled to grasp the concept. I turned to my

If you’ve been teaching or around middle schoolers very long then it will not surprise you to hear that their brains are still developing. I’m

I can spot it on the horizon! Yep, the end of the school year is just around the bend. We’re almost there! But before we

Throughout my teaching journey, I’ve noticed some remarkable changes in the math education scene. One of the best things is how we’re now using math

Ever felt like you’ve crammed for a test only to freeze up when it’s time actually to take it? It’s like, your brain’s on vacation

Do you ever find yourself wanting to shake things up with your math class warm-up? Well, that’s exactly where I found myself at one point

I love it when my students struggle! OK – before you think I am a cold-hearted teacher I’m not talking about that kind of struggle.
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:
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!