Math Classroom Setup Made Easy: What You Actually Need and What Can Wait
Setting up your middle school math classroom can feel like a huge task. This is especially true in those busy August days when the to-do
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
3 Ways to Find Greatest Common Factor and Finding GCF Word Problem
When you’re teaching the greatest common factor to 6th graders, it helps to have a clear structure and multiple methods at your fingertips. Whether you’re
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,
14 Teacher Self Care Tips for the End of the Year
The end of the school year can feel like a whirlwind of assessments, classroom clean-up, field trips, and last-minute paperwork. It’s the kind of schedule
End of the Year Activities to Increase Student Engagement
As summer break gets closer, it’s no secret that your students start checking out mentally, emotionally, and sometimes even physically. The combination of warmer weather,
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
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
Probability Games and Activities for the Middle School Classroom
One of the trickiest math concepts I remember learning growing up was probability. Now, as a teacher, I find it just as tricky to teach.
How to Handle Cheating in Math Classrooms
I vividly remember the first time I caught one of my students cheating during my very first year of teaching. It was like my rose-colored
5 Ways to Practice Problem Solving Skills in Middle School
If you’ve been teaching or around middle schoolers very long then it will not surprise you to hear that their brains are still developing. I’m
Behavior Management Tips for the Last Few Months of the School Year
I can spot it on the horizon! Yep, the end of the school year is just around the bend. We’re almost there! But before we
Maximize Learning: How to Design a Middle School Study Space
As young kids, we may not have been in tune with how our environment played a role in our ability to focus and learn. By
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!
