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
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
How To Tell If Executive Function Skills Impact Math Performance
Throughout my years of teaching, especially in math, I’ve seen my share of students struggling. We want our students to be challenged but within reason.
Teaching Podcast To Inspire and Empower Educators
Some days, it feels like I’m on a perpetual sprint, racing from one thing to another. I have music playlists, and I sing to my
Making Math Homework Work!
5 Tips to Help Middle School Math Students The math homework dilemma – to give or not to give (IF you have the option in
Engaging Fall Activities for Middle School
Fall Activities Found!Middle school students still like those fun seasonal activities:-) Many years ago (I have no idea how many) I used a graph paper
Making the Most of Your 40-Minute Math Class
Using Your Time Efficiently for an Effective Math Class Having the perfectly-run, efficient and effective math class….that’s been my goal, year after year. Somehow, in
Math Centers in Middle School
Making Math Stations Work in 40-Minute Class Periods I taught elementary school for 12 years and I loved my math centers (or math stations, as
Exploring Surface Area in 6th Grade Math
Surface area is a such a fun topic to explore in the middle school math classroom! To really understand what surface area means, students need
Teaching Box-and-Whisker Plots
Teaching Box-and-Whisker Plots in 6th Grade Math Box-and-whisker plots are a brand new concept for my 6th-grade math students, and when 6th graders are first
Practice Math Facts with Ping Pong!
Have you ever thought about how the game of ping pong helps kids practice math facts? I’m guessing the answer to that is “no” –
Five Must Have Skills for Middle School Teachers
What are a few skills middle school teachers need to have? The first skill many people think of is the ability to work well with
Beach Ball Math Activities in Middle School
Beach Ball FUN Math Review Activities Lots of teachers use beach balls for fun math in middle school and elementary classrooms, but I haven’t used
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!
