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Math Wheels for Note-taking?

Activities to Increase Student Engagement at the End of the School Year.

End of the Year Activities to Increase Student Engagement

As summer break gets closer, it’s no secret that your students start checking out mentally, emotionally, and sometimes even physically. The combination of warmer weather,

11 Little Things to Make Math Fun

Math doesn’t have to feel like a chore! When you create an engaging and exciting math classroom, your students will connect more deeply with the

$Self Checking Activities in Middle School Math.$

Self Checking Activities in the Middle School Math Classroom

Keeping your students engaged and helping them take ownership of their learning can be a challenge. Self-checking activities make that challenge easier. These activities provide

Finding the Least Common Multiple: Effective Teaching Ideas

When I was in the classroom, I was always on the lookout for ways to make math concepts more engaging. One topic that could sometimes

Teaching Geometry in 6th Grade for Surface Area, Volume, and Area.

Engaging & Effective Activities for Teaching Geometry in 6th Grade

Teaching geometry was one of my favorite 6th grade units because it blends logic, creativity, and real-world applications. Something was exciting about seeing my students

4 Activities for Teaching Area and Perimeter Concepts With Ease

If you’ve ever taught area and perimeter, you know how easily our students mix them up. One moment, they’re confidently adding up all the sides

Tips for Teaching with Order of Operations Activities.

Tips & Activities for Teaching Order of Operations

When I first introduced the concept of order of operations to my students, I quickly saw how essential it was for building a strong math

Developing Strong Math Language Skills

Have you ever noticed how some students seem to hit a wall when it comes to solving word problems or translating a table into an

Everything You Need to Know About Teaching Unit Rates in 6th Grade

When I first started teaching unit rates to my 6th graders, I quickly realized just how many opportunities there were to connect this concept to

Early Finisher Activities for the Math Classroom

4 Engaging Early Finisher Activities Your Math Students Will Love

One of the biggest stressors for me in the classroom was coming up with solid early finisher activities. Early in my teaching career, I was

Fun & Engaging Holiday Math Activities

Every time a holiday rolls around, I can feel a shift in my students’ energy levels. They get so excited about the festivities that keeping

$Engage your students in math class with four different types of math worksheets that your students will love.$

4 Types of Middle School Math Worksheets Your Students Will Love

It’s easy for math class to feel bogged down when worksheets are overused. I get it. Worksheets sometimes get a bad rap. But over my

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 4^th and 5^th 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!