AI in Education: The Role of AI in Math Tutoring
AI in education is rapidly changing the way your students learn and how you, as a teacher, support them, especially when it comes to math
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Engaging and Effective Ways to Teach Reading and Writing Decimals
Teaching upper elementary students the ins and outs of reading and writing decimals can feel like a challenge sometimes! Who knew that little dot held
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
Master 3rd Grade Math Concepts and More With Math Wheels
As students enter third grade, they make a transition that includes learning how to learn. They are no longer considered “primary” students and the rigor
Five Math Lessons to Help You Ace Your Teacher Observation
Today, I’ve got five math lessons to help you ace your upper elementary or middle school teacher observation! Before we get into these math lessons,
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
Using Spiral Math Daily Review in Middle School Math
How can daily spiral math review help your students? Before we answer that question, let’s think about a few other questions: How do you help your
Making Math Homework Work!
5 Tips to Help Middle School Math Students The math homework dilemma – to give or not to give (IF you have the option in
Casting Out Nines
A Fun Way to Check Multiplication Problems How often have you gone to a conference and been super excited by what a speaker shared? Has
Making the Most of Your 40-Minute Math Class
Using Your Time Efficiently for an Effective Math Class Having the perfectly-run, efficient and effective math class….that’s been my goal, year after year. Somehow, in
Math Centers in Middle School
Making Math Stations Work in 40-Minute Class Periods I taught elementary school for 12 years and I loved my math centers (or math stations, as
Exploring Surface Area in 6th Grade Math
Surface area is a such a fun topic to explore in the middle school math classroom! To really understand what surface area means, students need
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!
