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
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
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
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,
How to Confidently Teach Equivalent Ratios
Whether you’re prepping for a new math teacher position or looking for a fresh approach to teaching equivalent ratios, this post has you covered. I’m
Teaching Ratios and Proportions in the Middle School Math Classroom
Whether you’re prepping for a new school year or diving into some PD, this ratios and proportions professional development session is a goldmine for 6th
Teaching Ratios and Rates: Easy Strategies for 6th Grade Math
Teaching ratios and rates in 6th grade math doesn’t have to be intimidating. If you’re just getting started, this post has everything you need to
3 Ways to Find Greatest Common Factor and Finding GCF Word Problem
When you’re teaching the greatest common factor to 6th graders, it helps to have a clear structure and multiple methods at your fingertips. Whether you’re
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
Confidently Teach Multiplication and Division One Step Equations
If you’re getting ready to introduce multiplication and division one-step equations to your students, you’re teaching one of the most important building blocks in algebra.
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!
