ESL and Math: Using Math Wheels to Support English Language Learners
I remember looking around my classroom during a math lesson and realizing my English language learners were trying to juggle way too much at once.
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Mastering How to Teach Operations With Decimals
Whether you’re teaching a decimal operations unit for the first time or just looking to refresh your approach, this post will help you build confidence
3 Versatile Math Activities You Need in Your Classroom
Some days, you have a full, calm math block with time to teach, practice, and reflect. Other days, the schedule gets chopped up, your kids
How to Use Color by Number Activities for Spiral Review
Spiral review is one of the most effective ways to help our students retain math skills over time, but keeping it engaging can be a
Engaging Christmas Math Activities Your Students Will Love
The holidays bring so much excitement, and that excitement can spill right into the classroom. Between Christmas concerts, class parties, and winter break countdowns, it
Teaching Customary Units of Measurement and Making it Stick
Teaching customary units of measurement isn’t always easy. In fact. . . sometimes it can feel a bit like you’re just tossing numbers out there
Easy and Effective Ways to Teach Quadrilaterals in 5th Grade
Teaching quadrilaterals in 5th grade doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or dry. With the right mix of strategies, you can help your students confidently recognize,
Engaging Intro Activities for the First Week of Math Class
Most traditional icebreakers in math class can feel awkward at best and downright painful at worst. If you’ve ever watched your students groan at the
Finding Least Common Multiple: Methods That Actually Click With Kids
Teaching least common multiple methods can feel like you’re juggling three balls at once. This is especially true when you’re trying to help your students
Make Factoring Expressions Stick for Your Students
If factoring expressions ever felt like one of those math skills your students just don’t get right away, you’re not alone. With the right approach,
Rethinking the First Week: How to Develop a Growth Mindset in Math
The first week of school can set the tone for the entire year, especially in math class. It’s the perfect opportunity to do more than
How to Use Math Mistakes as a Teaching Tool Without Crushing Student Confidence
Mistakes in math can feel like big, flashing neon signs to our students, but they don’t have to. In fact, some of the best learning
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!
