Finding Least Common Multiple: Methods That Actually Click With Kids
Teaching least common multiple methods can feel like you’re juggling three balls at once. This is especially true when you’re trying to help your students
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Make Factoring Expressions Stick for Your Students
If factoring expressions ever felt like one of those math skills your students just don’t get right away, you’re not alone. With the right approach,
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
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
Seven Tips for Any Teacher
Tips for Teachers There are so many things to think about in our teacher lives! So, I’ve got seven tips for teachers that might help
Using Slide Masters to Create Teaching Resources More Quickly
Does this sound familiar? You’re close to finishing a resource for your classroom, or for TPT, and then you decide you want to rearrange/move elements,
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
Engaging Fall Activities for Middle School
Fall Activities Found!Middle school students still like those fun seasonal activities:-) Many years ago (I have no idea how many) I used a graph paper
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!
