
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
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
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
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
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
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
If you’ve been working hard teaching converting fractions to decimals, your students are probably really starting to get the hang of it! But, if your
When it comes to fractions and decimals, I’ve noticed that students’ anxiety levels tend to rise and some of kiddos start feeling overwhelmed. These two
Teaching middle schoolers how to find the mean, median, mode, and range is an important part of building their math skills. I’ve found that it’s
In my classroom, I love finding ways to make math more engaging. One of my favorite strategies is incorporating games and hands-on activities. Our middle
I love teaching students how to combine like terms. Why? Because combining like terms is one of those math skills that makes the rest of
I love to call the beginning of fall the sweet spot of that first quarter of school. At that point, you and your students have
One goal I always keep at the forefront of my mind when planning math activities is making sure that I am making math approachable. When
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:
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!
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