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
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
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 & 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
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
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
All the Best Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Resources in One Place
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
How to Teach Converting Fractions to Decimals
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
How to Teach Mean, Median, Mode, and Range in Middle School
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
Round Up of Interactive Middle School Math Games
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
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!
