Engaging Intro Activities for the First Week of Math Class
Most traditional icebreakers in math class can feel awkward at best and downright painful at worst. If youāve ever watched your students groan at the
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Low Prep and Fun Math Review Games and Activities
Testing weeks and schedule shake-ups always seemed to throw a wrench into my normal routine. Whether it was early dismissals, unexpected assemblies, or rotating classes
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
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
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
Equivalent Expressions Game for the Middle School Math Classroom
Finding creative ways to engage our students while teaching challenging concepts is always a win in my book! One of my students’ favorite activities for
Online Homeschool Math Games: Get Your Kids Excited About Math
If youāve ever wondered how to make math lessons more exciting for your kids at home, youāre not alone! As a homeschool parent, you know
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
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
Probability Games and Activities for the Middle School Classroom
One of the trickiest math concepts I remember learning growing up was probability. Now, as a teacher, I find it just as tricky to teach.
10 Innovative Ways to Use Middle School Math Task Card Activities
Looking for some fresh, fun, and engaging activities to use in your math classroom? How about some ideas that don’t require hours of prepping? If
Math Teacher Resources and Tools to Empower Educators
Your mission to spark the curiosity and passion for math in the young minds of your learners is crucial. However, we know that teaching math
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!
