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Math Wheels for Note-taking?

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,

9 Quick and Easy Valentine’s Day Math Activities

Do you need a few engaging and easy-prep Valentine’s Day math activities? I’ve got 9 ideas for you! I don’t usually do holiday activities unless

Algebraic Equations Activity: I Have, Who Has

Do you need an engaging algebraic equations activity to help your middle school math students practice solving one-step equations? Your students will love using the

Extensions for Gifted Students in Middle School Math

What do extensions for gifted students in middle school math look like in your school and in your classes? Do you have a gifted specialist

Extensions for Gifted Students in Middle School Math Part 2

What do extensions for gifted students in middle school math look like in your school and in your classes? Do you have a gifted specialist

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Professional Development for Middle School Math Teachers

Seven Free Sessions of Professional Development for Middle School Math Teachers Are you looking for some free professional development for middle school math teachers? Or

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Teaching Fractions Using Fraction Benchmarks and Estimation

Teaching Fractions, Week 3: Fraction Benchmarks and Estimation In the fraction standards review section of last week’s fraction post, I briefly summarized the fraction skills

End of the School Year Activities

End of Year Activities for Upper Elementary and Middle School Are you approaching the end of the school year? Does it feel like the

Middle School Classroom Routines to Begin Class

Beginning of Class Routines What do the classroom routines to begin class look like in your middle school classes? Do your students enter the classroom

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Fun Math Activities for Middle School

What Makes Math Fun? “Math is boring.” “I wish math were more fun.” Do you ever hear comments like this from students? Did you feel

Tips for Teaching Multiple Subjects in Middle School

Are you one of the lucky ones? You know, the ones teaching multiple subjects in middle school….like math AND language arts. Or math AND language

Playing Exponent War: An Exponent Activity for 6th Grade Math

Encourage Math Discussion With This Exponent Activity for 6th Grade Math An Exponent Activity for 6th Grade or Middle School Math Class Are you looking

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 4^th and 5^th 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!