Graphing on the Coordinate Plane: Moving Beyond Ordered Pairs
Your students can plot (−3, 5) without accidentally landing in the wrong quadrant. Success! But graphing on the coordinate plane doesn’t stop once students can
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
How to Teach Graphing on Coordinate Planes in 6th Grade
Have you ever started teaching coordinate planes and thought your students had it after the first few examples? They can tell you that x comes
Using Math Wheels in Your Summer School Lesson Plans
When most of us think about summer school lesson plans, we immediately think about remediation, review packets, and trying to squeeze an entire year’s worth
How to Make Grammar Review Actually Fun (Yes, It’s Possible!)
If your students groan the second you say “grammar review,” you’re not alone. Grammar tends to get a bad rap, but it doesn’t have to
Peer Teaching: Overview, Benefits & Strategies for the Classroom
When you think about learning, the first image that probably comes to mind is a teacher at the front of the room leading the lesson.
Low-Stress Ways to Boost Student Motivation in Math Class
It can be tough to watch a student stare blankly at a math worksheet, arms folded, refusing to even pick up a pencil. As educators,
Classroom Management Strategies That Work
Managing a middle school classroom has never been easy. In the last few years, it feels like the challenges have only grown. Our students are
Creative Math Activities You Can Make for Your Classroom
Have you ever stumbled across a math activity that seemed like the perfect fit for your students, only to realize it needed just a little
Teaching Problem Solving in the Middle School Classroom
I love teaching problem solving to my middle schoolers! By this stage in their math journey, they’ve already laid a foundation. Now, I get to
New Middle School Teacher Guide to the First Days of School
When I first started my teaching career, I felt a loss at what to do with the first weeks of school. I had ideas and
Enhance Learning With Fall Activities for Middle School Students
I love to call the beginning of fall the sweet spot of that first quarter of school. At that point, you and your students have
Middle School Icebreakers for the Start of the School Year
The first week of the school year at the middle school level is always fascinating to witness. I’m busy trying to learn all of my
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!
