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
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
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
Classroom Management in 40-Minute Math Blocks: Start Strong, Stay Consistent
Managing a middle school classroom can feel like a whirlwind, especially when your class periods are only 40 minutes long. There’s barely time to teach,
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
Filling the Gaps: Addressing Math Learning Loss After the Pandemic
If your math classroom feels a little different these days, it’s not just your imagination. Learning loss caused by the pandemic didn’t just pause instruction;
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
How to Tackle Math Anxiety Experienced by Our Students
Let’s talk about something many of us have experienced but might not always know how to tackle: math anxiety. It’s more common than some may
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
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!
