Math Talk Sparks Success: Middle School Learning in Focus
Whether you are a well-versed teacher or just starting out, you know that middle schoolers love to talk—a lot. Like L O V E to
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Exciting Math Writing Prompts for Your Middle School Classroom
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to kick off the year in your math classroom? Well, the same old math lessons won’t
Math Intervention Made Easy with Math Wheels
I am always on the lookout for activities I can use repeatedly so that my students can have a familiar resource to look back on.
Math Review Games for Parents to Empower Their Learners
Every summer kids face the loss of learning known as the summer slide. As parents, we don’t want our kids moving backward. The good news
How To Do Order Of Operations: An Extensive Guide For Teachers
As a math teacher, some concepts are easier to teach than others. Teaching students how to do order of operations is one of those concepts
Preventing the Summer Slide: How to Keep Middle School Students Sharp in Math
Summer break can be an excellent opportunity for middle school students to rest and recharge. However, it can also lead to a phenomenon known as
The Ultimate Guide to End of Year Test Prep for Middle School Math
Once spring break hits, it’s a downhill race to summer. However, we have some obstacles on the road to our final destination. One of those
New Year Activities for Middle School Math
Time to ring in the New Year with some engaging new year activities for middle school math! How do you approach the New Year in
Fun Holiday Games for Middle School Math
If you’re looking for a few fun holiday games (math and other) for middle school classes as you head into the holiday season, look no
Using Logic Puzzles in Middle School Math
Do you remember the last time your middle school math students solved a logic puzzle? Chances are, they had a lot of fun with it!
Creating Tessellations in Middle School Math
Great End of School Year Activity! This post was taken from my old blog and revised…with much more detail added:-) Originally posted in June of
Elementary and Middle School Task Card Review Activity for Any Subject: Footloose
I’m sure you use a variety of task card activities and games in your middle school or upper elementary math classroom, but have you ever
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!
