How to Teach Area of Quadrilaterals and Triangles in the Upper Elementary Classroom
Are your students finding themselves in a maze of confusion when trying to find the area of quadrilaterals and triangles? I’ve got an exciting and
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Teaching the Types of Triangles with Math Wheel Magic!
Have you noticed how triangles can be a bit of a math maze for our students? I mean, equilateral, isosceles, scalene – it’s like they’ve
Tips for Teaching Ratios and Rates in 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Math
Are your students hitting a bit of a roadblock when it comes to wrapping their heads around ratios and rates? Need a fun and colorful
Grammar Instruction: the Potential of ELA Wheels / Doodle Notes
Grammar instruction is a crucial part of language learning. Let’s be honest, it can be a bit of a struggle for many students. Those grammar
Math Units: Innovative 6th Grade Curriculum for Teachers
Do you know what one of the most dreadful parts of teaching is? Opening your lesson plan book to plan for the week, month, or
6th Grade Math: Mastering Through the Magic of Math Doodle Wheels
Teaching 6th grade can be amazing, but it can also be stressful to figure out how to engage 6th graders in their learning. The “too
Preventing the Summer Slide: How to Keep Middle School Students Sharp in Math
Summer break can be an excellent opportunity for middle school students to rest and recharge. However, it can also lead to a phenomenon known as
The Best Ways to Teach Multiplying Decimals
Math can be really intimidating for learners at all levels. Intimidation often leads to mental roadblocks, and those mental roadblocks lead to math amnesia and
The Ultimate Guide to End of Year Test Prep for Middle School Math
Once spring break hits, it’s a downhill race to summer. However, we have some obstacles on the road to our final destination. One of those
Algebraic Equations Activity: I Have, Who Has
Do you need an engaging algebraic equations activity to help your middle school math students practice solving one-step equations? Your students will love using the
Teaching Properties of Multiplication and Addition
Properties of multiplication and addition – how well do your middle school math students understand these? My students often confused the Commutative and Associative properties…..do
Engaging Fraction Games and Activities Your Students Will Love
Ready for some engaging fraction games and activities to help upper elementary and middle school math students master those fraction concepts? In my last fraction post,
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!
