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
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
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
How to Teach Converting Fractions to Decimals
When it comes to fractions and decimals, I’ve noticed that students’ anxiety levels tend to rise and some of kiddos start feeling overwhelmed. These two
How to Teach Mean, Median, Mode, and Range in Middle School
Teaching middle schoolers how to find the mean, median, mode, and range is an important part of building their math skills. I’ve found that it’s
Effective Note-Taking Strategies to Use in the Math Classroom
There’s been a shift towards making note-taking more interactive by moving away from those endless pages of notes. I’m thrilled about this change because traditional
Doodle Wheel Organizers: Everything You Need to Know
One of my favorite resources to use in my classroom is doodle wheel organizers. I’ve discovered many fun and effective ways to incorporate these wheel
Tips and Activities to Teach How to Combine Like Terms
I love teaching students how to combine like terms. Why? Because combining like terms is one of those math skills that makes the rest of
Math Wheel Questions Answered to Help You Get Started
You know I love using math wheels as a tool in my classroom. And. . . I’ve gotten great feedback from lots of you about
Master 3rd Grade Math Concepts and More With Math Wheels
As students enter third grade, they make a transition that includes learning how to learn. They are no longer considered “primary” students and the rigor
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!
