New Year Activities for Middle School Math
Time to ring in the New Year with some engaging new year activities for middle school math! How do you approach the New Year in
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Fun Holiday Games for Middle School Math
If you’re looking for a few fun holiday games (math and other) for middle school classes as you head into the holiday season, look no
Using Logic Puzzles in Middle School Math
Do you remember the last time your middle school math students solved a logic puzzle? Chances are, they had a lot of fun with it!
Extensions for Gifted Students in Middle School Math Part 2
What do extensions for gifted students in middle school math look like in your school and in your classes? Do you have a gifted specialist
How to Find GCF and Spending Time in Middle School Math
GCF (greatest common factor) and spending ‘too much time’ on math topics. These are the middle school math ideas I’m thinking about today. There were
Using Fraction Models to Help Students Understand Fractions
Welcome to Week 2 of the teaching fractions series. Last week, we talked about basic meanings, and a little bit about fraction models. I suggested a
Graphing Linear Functions in 6th Grade Math
Graphing Functions Practice with Footloose Task Cards (free download)Ā This Graphing Linear Functions post is from my old blog, written in May, 2015, but updated
Fun and Engaging Pi Day Activities for Middle School Math Class
Pi Day Activities for Middle School Math March 14, also known as Pi Day because the date in numerical format is the first digits of
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
Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Math
Emergency sub plans for middle school math!Ā Do you have emergency sub plans? Will you need them?Ā Chances are good that you WILL need them!Ā Your
Five Strategies for Test Prep for Middle School Math
For most middle school math teachers, standardized testing time is probably NOT a favorite time of year. And the test prep weeks leading up to
Help Middle School Math Students Improve Problem Solving Skills
TIPS TO DEVELOP PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS AND MATH COMMUNICATION Do your middle school math students need to improve their problem solving skills? Do they get
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!
