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
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
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
Best Seating Arrangements for a Productive Math Class
Seating arrangements in the classroom used to be my nemesis (well, maybe not nemesis, but definitely a challenge:-)! The uncertainty I felt whenever I had
How To Tell If Executive Function Skills Impact Math Performance
Throughout my years of teaching, especially in math, I’ve seen my share of students struggling. We want our students to be challenged but within reason.
How to Help Easily Distracted Students by Using Math Wheels
As a teacher, you already know just how fast-paced the curriculum is. The demands placed on teachers and students seem to grow every year. With
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!
