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
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Tips & Activities for Teaching Order of Operations
When I first introduced the concept of order of operations to my students, I quickly saw how essential it was for building a strong math
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
Using Math Wheel Notes in Upper Elementary and Middle School
Math wheel notes presentation:
If you’re looking for an engaging way for your students to take math notes, you’re in the right place!
Teaching Angles and Angle Relationships in the Middle School Math Classroom
Understanding angle relationships can feel like discovering a secret code to geometry for our students! It’s all about how different angles connect, complement, and sometimes
Fun & Effective Activities for Teaching the Types of Angles
One of my favorite memories teaching math was whenever my students started seeing math in their lives. One of the most common topics this would
Activities for Teaching the Volume of a Cone, Cylinder and Sphere in 8th Grade
Through my years of teaching, I quickly discovered that the more interactive I could make learning about volume, the better. Volume can be intimidating for
Effective Activities for Teaching Factors, Prime, and Composite Numbers
What goes through your head when you hear the words ‘factors’, and ‘prime and composite numbers’? If you are like many math teachers, there’s probably
Homeschool Math Resources You Don’t Want to Miss
When it comes to homeschool math, having a reliable source of effective resources can make a world of difference. As homeschooling families, you’re always looking
Engaging and Effective 8th Grade Math Worksheets
I absolutely loved teaching middle schoolers! They’re at that stage where they’re eager to be grown up but still have that wonderful kid energy. When
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
All the Best Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Resources in One Place
If you’ve been working hard teaching converting fractions to decimals, your students are probably really starting to get the hang of it! But, if your
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!
