How to Teach Absolute Value So Your Students Actually Understand It
Have you ever introduced absolute value only to have your students immediately announce, “You just make the number positive!”? At first, it might seem like
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
5 Warm-Up Activities for Middle School Classrooms
One of the quickest ways for me to see how the rest of the class would go was in the first few minutes after my
5 After Testing Activities You Need
You know that moment when one student quietly raises their hand and whispers, “I’m done,” while half your class is still deep in testing? You
How to Use Color by Number Activities for Spiral Review
Spiral review is one of the most effective ways to help our students retain math skills over time, but keeping it engaging can be a
Engaging Christmas Math Activities Your Students Will Love
The holidays bring so much excitement, and that excitement can spill right into the classroom. Between Christmas concerts, class parties, and winter break countdowns, it
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.
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
Engaging Intro Activities for the First Week of Math Class
Most traditional icebreakers in math class can feel awkward at best and downright painful at worst. If you’ve ever watched your students groan at the
Rethinking the First Week: How to Develop a Growth Mindset in Math
The first week of school can set the tone for the entire year, especially in math class. It’s the perfect opportunity to do more than
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
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,
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!
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