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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 doesn’t have to feel like a chore! When you create an engaging and exciting math classroom, your students will connect more deeply with the

Teaching Geometry in 6th Grade for Surface Area, Volume, and Area.

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 you’ve ever taught area and perimeter, you know how easily our students mix them up. One moment, they’re confidently adding up all the sides

Tips and Activities for Teaching Percent of a Number

When I first started teaching percent of a number, I realized just how often percentages come into play in everyday life. Whether it’s figuring out

Creative Math Activities You Can Make for Your Classroom

Have you ever stumbled across a math activity that seemed like the perfect fit for your students, only to realize it needed just a little

$Equivalent Expressions Game for the Middle School Math Classroom$

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

Developing Strong Math Language Skills

Have you ever noticed how some students seem to hit a wall when it comes to solving word problems or translating a table into an

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

Early Finisher Activities for the Math Classroom

4 Engaging Early Finisher Activities Your Math Students Will Love

One of the biggest stressors for me in the classroom was coming up with solid early finisher activities. Early in my teaching career, I was

The Most Effective Way to Teach Fraction Operations

Let’s face it, fractions show up every year at every grade level. Gathering all the right information and materials for teaching fraction operations can feel

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

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 4^th and 5^th 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!