Easy and Effective Ways to Teach Quadrilaterals in 5th Grade
Teaching quadrilaterals in 5th grade doesnāt have to feel overwhelming or dry. With the right mix of strategies, you can help your students confidently recognize,
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
How to Help Easily Distracted Students by Using Math Wheels
As a teacher, you already know just how fast-paced the curriculum is. The demands placed on teachers and students seem to grow every year. With
Tips for Teaching Exponent Rules
Sometimes I wish learning was straightforward. But it seems that at all grade levels, no matter what you teach, there are exceptions to the general
Using Doodle Wheel Graphic Organizers for Math and ELA
Note-Taking in Upper Elementary and Middle School How much do your math and ELA students love taking notes?! I’m guessing it is not their favorite
Getting to Know You Activities for Middle School Math
Six Back to School Activities for Middle SchoolĀ Always looking for new getting to know you activities for your middle school math classes? Me too!
Problem Solving Math Wheels
Problem solving in math, or tackling word problems in math can be challenging for students, whether they’re in early elementary, upper elementary, middle school, or
How to Teach Fraction Division….Another Way
Teaching Fraction Division in Middle School Have you ever spent time teaching fraction division to your 5th or 6th grade math students (or even
Teaching Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Three Tips for Teaching Multiplication of Fractions How much do your 6th grade math students love multiplying mixed numbers?? If they’re like mine, they might
Teaching Fraction, Decimal, Percent Conversions Math Wheel
What approach do you use forĀ teaching fraction, decimal, percent conversions? I’ve found that one of the best ways to teach these concepts is to
Welcome to Cognitive Cardio Math! Iām Ellie, a wife, mom, grandma, and dog āmom,ā and Iāve spent just about my whole life in school! With nearly 30 years in education, I’ve taught:
- All subject areas in 4thĀ and 5thĀ 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!
