Math Wheels in the Classroom: Visual Notes for Learning, Practice & Review
Have you ever looked around your classroom while your students were taking math notes and realized that everyone was having a completely different experience? One
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Using Math Wheels in Your Summer School Lesson Plans
When most of us think about summer school lesson plans, we immediately think about remediation, review packets, and trying to squeeze an entire year’s worth
Using Math Wheels to Support Special Education Students
There is always a point during math notes when you can feel some of your students start to shut down. A few students are still
ESL and Math: Using Math Wheels to Support English Language Learners
I remember looking around my classroom during a math lesson and realizing my English language learners were trying to juggle way too much at once.
5 After Testing Activities You Need
You know that moment when one student quietly raises their hand and whispers, “I’m done,” while half your class is still deep in testing? You
The Problem With Math Tricks and Shortcuts
You’re in the middle of a math lesson, and one of your students confidently blurts out, “Oh, I know a trick for this!” At first,
Why Students Confuse Area and Perimeter {and What It Reveals}
If you’ve ever graded a math assignment and noticed your students calculating the perimeter when the question clearly asked for area, you know how frustrating
The Ultimate No Prep Math Activity You Need in Your Classroom
Teaching middle school math can feel like juggling flaming bowling pins while standing on a moving skateboard. You are planning lessons for multiple periods (and
How to Use Color by Number Activities for Spiral Review
Spiral review is one of the most effective ways to help our students retain math skills over time, but keeping it engaging can be a
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, it’s important to set a strong foundation that will help your students truly understand what division means, not just
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
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!
