10 Innovative Ways to Use Middle School Math Task Card Activities
Looking for some fresh, fun, and engaging activities to use in your math classroom? How about some ideas that don’t require hours of prepping? If
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
ELA Review Game: Unveiling the Power of Truth or Dare
If you’re an ELA teacher like I have been, you understand the importance of keeping your middle school or upper elementary students actively engaged. From
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
Exciting Math Writing Prompts for Your Middle School Classroom
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to kick off the year in your math classroom? Well, the same old math lessons won’t
Can Big Kids Love Color by Number Math Activities?
As teachers, I think we all have a common goal: make learning fun so that our students are engaged in the work and enjoy the
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
Word Wheel Challenge: A Middle School Game
An Engaging Word Game for ANY Subject I love to play thinking games with middle school students, don’t you? (Especially when they don’t really view
Decimal Matching, Comparing, and Ordering Activity
Could you use a quick decimal activity to help your upper elementary or middle school math students practice identifying decimals in standard and word forms?
Engaging Middle School Games & Activities
Do you believe that one of the best ways to learn in middle school is by using a variety of games and activities? If so,
Using Collaboration to Improve Math Problem Solving
This is a revised post about middle school math problem solving on my old blog, so the observation I refer to was quite a while
Memory Wheels – End of the School Year Activity
Memory Wheel Templates for a Favorite End of School Year Activity Memory Wheel templates are a low-prep, easy way to structure one of my favorite
Focus & Fun with the Array Game, Using Polyhedral Dice
Have you used the array game with your math students? It’s a great game for reviewing multiplication with a twist of critical thinking and problem
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!
