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
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
Math and Ping Pong!
Have you ever thought about how the game of ping pong helps kids practice math? I love playing ping pong! I played it a lot
Five Key Skills Every Middle School Teacher Should Have
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 Math Activities I know lots of teachers use beach balls in the classroom, but I haven’t used them in such a long time
How Does Coloring Help Improve Math Skills?
Why Are We Coloring in Math Class? Today, as my 6th grade students were working on a color by number in math class (which I
5 Benefits of Exercise for Teachers
This post is transferred from my old blog – I can’t believe I wrote it in Jan of 2015! I’m glad to say that I’m
Engaging Middle School Games and Activities
Do you believe that one of the best ways to learn in middle school is by using a variety of games and activities? If so,
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!
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