Teaching Box-and-Whisker Plots
Teaching Box-and-Whisker Plots in 6th Grade Math Box-and-whisker plots are a brand new concept for my 6th-grade math students, and when 6th graders are first
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Five Must Have Skills for Middle School Teachers
What are a few skills middle school teachers need to have? The first skill many people think of is the ability to work well with
Beach Ball Math Activities in Middle School
Beach Ball FUN Math Review Activities Lots of teachers use beach balls for fun math in middle school and elementary classrooms, but I haven’t used
5 Amazing Benefits of Exercise for Teachers
I don’t know about you, but I love my workouts. They do so much for me, mentally and physically, and I really miss them when
Percent of a Number Math Wheel
Teaching Percent of a Number in Middle School Math What method do you use for teaching percent of a number concepts in middle school math?
Time Management for Students: A Life Changing Skill
Time Management for Students Time management….it can be a challenge for adults, so it’s no wonder that students have difficulty! When middle school students start
Memory Wheels – End of the School Year Activity
Memory Wheel Templates for a Favorite End of School Year Activity Memory Wheel templates are a low-prep, easy way to structure one of my favorite
Teacher Hack: Equivalent Expressions Partnering Cards
Equivalent Expressions Practice with Partnering Cards As I was thinking about school today, I was thinking about one of our next topics: equivalent expressions. Last
Free Order of Operations Activity
Order of Operations Activity for 5th and 6th Grade Math Are you looking for an easy, effective and FREE order of operations activity to help
Metric Conversions Free Problem Solving and Matching Activity
Metric Measurement Matching Game and FREE Problem Solving Activity The other day I shared the Metric Matching activity I used to help students work on their metric
Classroom Routines During the First Week of School
Do you take a lot of time to teach your middle school classroom routines during the first week of the school year? Every year before
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!
