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 you’ve ever watched your students groan at the
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
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
Middle School Math Games Your Students Will Love
One of my favorite ways to make math practice more exciting for my students is by turning it into a game. We know our students
Online Homeschool Math Games: Get Your Kids Excited About Math
If you’ve ever wondered how to make math lessons more exciting for your kids at home, you’re not alone! As a homeschool parent, you know
How to Teach Converting Fractions to Decimals
When it comes to fractions and decimals, I’ve noticed that students’ anxiety levels tend to rise and some of kiddos start feeling overwhelmed. These two
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
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
Algebraic Equations Activity: I Have, Who Has
Do you need an engaging algebraic equations activity to help your middle school math students practice solving one-step equations? Your students will love using the
Engaging Fraction Games and Activities Your Students Will Love
Ready for some engaging fraction games and activities to help upper elementary and middle school math students master those fraction concepts? In my last fraction post,
Quick and Easy Card Game for Adding Fractions
Students often need extra practice with adding fractions, especially when they aren’t technically learning about it anymore. Those fractions pop up in so many situations! A
Getting to Know You Activities for Middle School Math
Six Back to School Activities for Middle School Always looking for new getting to know you activities for your middle school math classes? Me too!
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!
