Halloween Math Activities That Keep Your Students Learning
I remember those October math classes when my students were already thinking about costumes, candy, and Halloween plans. Their excitement grew as Halloween got closer,
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
How to Teach Absolute Value So Your Students Actually Understand It
Have you ever introduced absolute value only to have your students immediately announce, “You just make the number positive!”? At first, it might seem like
Math Wheels in the Classroom: Visual Notes for Learning, Practice & Review
Have you ever looked around your classroom while your students were taking math notes and realized that everyone was having a completely different experience? One
Using Math Wheels to Support Special Education Students
There is always a point during math notes when you can feel some of your students start to shut down. A few students are still
ESL and Math: Using Math Wheels to Support English Language Learners
I remember looking around my classroom during a math lesson and realizing my English language learners were trying to juggle way too much at once.
How to Use Color by Number Activities for Spiral Review
Spiral review is one of the most effective ways to help our students retain math skills over time, but keeping it engaging can be a
Tips and Activities for Helping Older Students Master Basic Math Facts
If you’ve ever worked with middle school or high school students who freeze during multi-step problems, or take FOR.EV.ER to finish a problem, you’ve probably
How to Make Grammar Review Actually Fun (Yes, It’s Possible!)
If your students groan the second you say “grammar review,” you’re not alone. Grammar tends to get a bad rap, but it doesn’t have to
7 Go To Resources for Teaching Inequalities in Middle School
If you’ve ever taught inequalities, you know how important it is to mix clear explanations with plenty of practice. From helping your students understand what
The Keys to Teaching Integer Operations
If you’ve ever had students mix up when to add, subtract, or change the sign while working with integers, you’re definitely not alone. Integer operations
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
Teaching Angles and Angle Relationships in the Middle School Math Classroom
Understanding angle relationships can feel like discovering a secret code to geometry for our students! It’s all about how different angles connect, complement, and sometimes
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!
