Math Vocabulary Strategies That Help It Stick!
When your students understand math vocabulary, everything else starts to click into place. Suddenly, word problems feel less confusing, directions are easier to follow, and
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
How to Teach Estimating With Whole Numbers
If you’re looking for a simple, effective way to introduce estimating with whole numbers, you’re in the right place. Many of our students struggle with
AI in Education: The Role of AI in Math Tutoring
AI in education is rapidly changing the way your students learn and how you, as a teacher, support them, especially when it comes to math
How to Handle Cheating in Math Classrooms
I vividly remember the first time I caught one of my students cheating during my very first year of teaching. It was like my rose-colored
Productivity Tips for Teachers: Empower Your Teaching
Are you a middle school math teacher looking to supercharge your productivity? You’re in luck! In this blog post, we’re going to dive into eight
Math Games for Teachers: Activities for an Epic Start to the Year
Starting a new school year can be hard. You are building relationships with a new set of students while also working to gauge their current
Gift Ideas for Math Teachers
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the math teacher(s) in your life? The math teacher could be your child’s math teacher, a relative
Focus & Fun with the Array Game, Using Polyhedral Dice
Have you used the array game with your math students? It’s a great game for reviewing multiplication with a twist of critical thinking and problem
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!
