11 Little Things to Make Math Fun
Math doesnāt have to feel like a chore! When you create an engaging and exciting math classroom, your students will connect more deeply with the
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
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
4 Activities for Teaching Area and Perimeter Concepts With Ease
If youāve ever taught area and perimeter, you know how easily our students mix them up. One moment, theyāre 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
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
Engaging and Effective Ways to Teach Reading and Writing Decimals
Teaching upper elementary students the ins and outs of reading and writing decimals can feel like a challenge sometimes! Who knew that little dot held
Math Help for Homeschooling Parents: How to Teach Fraction Operations
Fractions can be one of the most challenging topics to teach, especially when youāre guiding your child through them at home. Itās easy to feel
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! Itās all about how different angles connect, complement, and sometimes
Fun & Effective Activities for Teaching the Types of Angles
One of my favorite memories teaching math was whenever my students started seeing math in their lives. One of the most common topics this would
Activities for Teaching the Volume of a Cone, Cylinder and Sphere in 8th Grade
Through my years of teaching, I quickly discovered that the more interactive I could make learning about volume, the better. Volume can be intimidating for
Effective Activities for Teaching Factors, Prime, and Composite Numbers
What goes through your head when you hear the words ‘factors’, and ‘prime and composite numbers’? If you are like many math teachers, there’s probably
Engaging and Effective 8th Grade Math Worksheets
I absolutely loved teaching middle schoolers! Theyāre at that stage where theyāre eager to be grown up but still have that wonderful kid energy. When
Welcome to Cognitive Cardio Math! Iām Ellie, a wife, mom, grandma, and dog āmom,ā and Iāve spent just about my whole life in school! With nearly 30 years in education, I’ve taught:
- All subject areas in 4thĀ and 5thĀ 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!
