Using Math Wheels in Your Summer School Lesson Plans
When most of us think about summer school lesson plans, we immediately think about remediation, review packets, and trying to squeeze an entire year’s worth
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
How to Teach Mean Absolute Deviation
Have you ever had the moment when your students could find the mean, but then everything after falls apart? You might be watching your students
Everything You Need to Teach Ratios and Rates
I can still remember those nights when I would look at my pacing guide and realize my ratios unit was coming up next. My computer
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
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
Easy Low Prep Sub Plans You Need
There’s nothing quite like waking up with that uh-oh feeling and realizing you need sub plans today. Whether it’s a sick kiddo, a last-minute appointment,
Math Decoration Ideas to Create an Engaging Classroom
Creating a visually engaging classroom doesn’t have to mean filling every inch of wall space with bright posters and borders. In a math classroom, decorations
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
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
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
4 Types of Middle School Math Worksheets Your Students Will Love
It’s easy for math class to feel bogged down when worksheets are overused. I get it. Worksheets sometimes get a bad rap. But over my
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!
