Teaching Customary Units of Measurement and Making it Stick
Teaching customary units of measurement isn’t always easy. In fact. . . sometimes it can feel a bit like you’re just tossing numbers out there
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Easy and Effective Ways to Teach Quadrilaterals in 5th Grade
Teaching quadrilaterals in 5th grade doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or dry. With the right mix of strategies, you can help your students confidently recognize,
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
11 Little Things to Make Math Fun
Math doesn’t have to feel like a chore! When you create an engaging and exciting math classroom, your students will connect more deeply with the
Finding the Least Common Multiple: Effective Teaching Ideas
When I was in the classroom, I was always on the lookout for ways to make math concepts more engaging. One topic that could sometimes
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
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
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!
