Tips and Activities for Helping Older Students Master Basic Math Facts
If youāve ever worked with middle school or high school students who freeze during multi-step problems, or take FOR.EV.ER to finish a problem, youāve probably
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
How to Make Grammar Review Actually Fun (Yes, Itās Possible!)
If your students groan the second you say āgrammar review,ā youāre not alone. Grammar tends to get a bad rap, but it doesnāt 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.
Effective Ways to Teach the Constant of Proportionality
Teaching proportional relationships can feel tricky for our seventh graders. Thatās where the constant of proportionality comes in. This concept gives our students the key
Tips and Activities for Teaching Circles in Geometry
If thereās one shape that always grabs our studentsā attention in geometry, itās circles. Maybe itās because theyāre everywhere – from wheels and pizzas, to
Teaching the Properties of Addition and Multiplication in 3rd Grade
Introducing the properties of addition and multiplication in 3rd grade can feel like a big step. It’s one of the first times we present students
Tips and Activities for Introducing Division Concepts in 3rd Grade
When introducing division in 3rd grade, itās important to set a strong foundation that will help your students truly understand what division means, not just
The Keys to Teaching Integer Operations
If youāve ever had students mix up when to add, subtract, or change the sign while working with integers, youāre definitely not alone. Integer operations
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
Easy and Effective Ways to Teach Quadrilaterals in 5th Grade
Teaching quadrilaterals in 5th grade doesnāt have to feel overwhelming or dry. With the right mix of strategies, you can help your students confidently recognize,
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. Thereās barely time to teach,
Setting Your Class Expectations at the Beginning of the Year
Starting the school year with a strong foundation is so important. One of the best ways to create that foundation is by setting clear, consistent
Welcome to Cognitive Cardio Math! Iām Ellie, a wife, mom, grandma, and dog āmom,ā and Iāve spent just about my whole life in school! With nearly 30 years in education, I’ve taught:
- All subject areas in 4thĀ and 5thĀ 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!
