3 Versatile Math Activities You Need in Your Classroom
Some days, you have a full, calm math block with time to teach, practice, and reflect. Other days, the schedule gets chopped up, your kids
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
How to Build a Library of Color by Number Review Activities for the Entire Year
During my time in the classroom, there was always a point in the year when I realized I was constantly scrambling for review activities that
The Ultimate No Prep Math Activity You Need in Your Classroom
Teaching middle school math can feel like juggling flaming bowling pins while standing on a moving skateboard. You are planning lessons for multiple periods (and
How to Use Color by Number Activities for Spiral Review
Spiral review is one of the most effective ways to help our students retain math skills over time, but keeping it engaging can be a
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
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
How to Teach Mean, Median, Mode, and Range in Middle School
Teaching middle schoolers how to find the mean, median, mode, and range is an important part of building their math skills. I’ve found that it’s
How to Use Math Small Groups in Middle School
Math small groups are one of my favorite and most effective classroom components. These little sessions are the key to keeping the math mojo alive
How to Teach Real Life Math Problem Solving Activities
Growing up, I vividly recall a moment when a classmate questioned our teacher about the relevance of a math concept. You know the questions he
Benefits of Math Centers: Fostering Growth in Middle School
In a previous post, Math Centers in Middle School, we took an exciting plunge into the world of using math centers in the middle school
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
Five Reasons to Use Mixed Math Practice
Do you use mixed math practice regularly in your math classes? I know time is of the essence in trying to get through all of
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!
