Connecting Math Skills Through the Magic of Cross-Disciplinary Learning
Education is quite the rollercoaster ride, isn’t it? Students navigate through a maze of subjects to grasp the big picture of the world. There’s this
Math Teacher Resources and Tools to Empower Educators
Your mission to spark the curiosity and passion for math in the young minds of your learners is crucial. However, we know that teaching math
Top Assessment Strategies: Middle School Math Made Easy
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Math Differentiation: 5 Practical Approaches for Middle School
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Math Sub Plans Survival Guide: Navigating Unplanned Classes
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Benefits of Math Centers: Fostering Growth in Middle School
In a previous post, Math Centers in Middle School, we took an exciting plunge into the world of using math centers in the middle school
Color by Number Magic: Transforming Math Lessons
Remember the joy of coloring as a kid? There was something magical about those moments when we’d reach for our crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Math Units: Innovative 6th Grade Curriculum for Teachers
Do you know what one of the most dreadful parts of teaching is? Opening your lesson plan book to plan for the week, month, or
Math Talk Sparks Success: Middle School Learning in Focus
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Exciting Math Writing Prompts for Your Middle School Classroom
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Engaging Icebreakers to Help Middle Schoolers Make New Friends!
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Math Intervention Made Easy with Math Wheels
I am always on the lookout for activities I can use repeatedly so that my students can have a familiar resource to look back on.
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)
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