Distance Learning Math Resources: Include Those Color by Number Activities
Color by number math activities and distance learning? You bet!Digital color by numbers? Not my first choice:-) I like the paper and pencil color by
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Decimal Operations Math Problem Solving
What’s your favorite type of math activity to have your middle school math students work on? For me, it’s almost always been math problem solving.
Playing Algebraic Equations Bingo in Middle School Math
Bingo – an oldie but goodie, especially when paired with solving algebraic equations! This post is from my old blog (and adjusted some:-), sharing how
Getting to Know You Activities for Middle School Math
Six Back to School Activities for Middle School Always looking for new getting to know you activities for your middle school math classes? Me too!
Using Spiral Math Daily Review in Middle School Math
How can daily spiral math review help your students? Before we answer that question, let’s think about a few other questions: How do you help your
Finding the Least Common Denominator with the Ladder Method
Finding the Least Common Denominator with the Ladder Method I recently asked this question on Instagram: “What’s the most challenging math topic to teach/most difficult
Math Task Cards With a Twist – Print and Digital Truth or Dare!
Truth or Dare Game: Math Task Cards to Provide Self-Differentiation and Promote Discussion If you’re like me (and so many other teachers), you know that
Teaching Fraction, Decimal, Percent Conversions Math Wheel
What approach do you use for teaching fraction, decimal, percent conversions? I’ve found that one of the best ways to teach these concepts is to
Helping Students Learn How to Check Math Problems
When my 6th grade math students finish their math assessments and want to hand them in, I always ask, “Did you check your work?” Often
Playing The Factor Game in Middle School Math
Finding The Factor Game Again! I was looking through my middle school math folders on my computer, and came across a document called “The Factor
Hands-On Integer Activity Your Students Will Love
Fold it Up Interactive Notebook Integer Activity Will you be teaching about integers in your middle school math class soon? If so, this integer activity
Why Not to Use the Butterfly Method With Fractions
The “butterfly method” for comparing, adding, and subtracting fractions – WHY are teachers teaching this? Although it seems like a fun, easy way to add
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!
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