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Math Wheels for Note-taking?

$Using Math Mistakes as a Teaching Tool Without Crushing Confidence.$

How to Use Math Mistakes as a Teaching Tool Without Crushing Student Confidence

Mistakes in math can feel like big, flashing neon signs to our students, but they don’t have to. In fact, some of the best learning

Low Prep and Fun Math Review Games and Activities

Testing weeks and schedule shake-ups always seemed to throw a wrench into my normal routine. Whether it was early dismissals, unexpected assemblies, or rotating classes

11 Little Things to Make Math Fun

Math doesn’t have to feel like a chore! When you create an engaging and exciting math classroom, your students will connect more deeply with the

$Self Checking Activities in Middle School Math.$

Self Checking Activities in the Middle School Math Classroom

Keeping your students engaged and helping them take ownership of their learning can be a challenge. Self-checking activities make that challenge easier. These activities provide

Finding the Least Common Multiple: Effective Teaching Ideas

When I was in the classroom, I was always on the lookout for ways to make math concepts more engaging. One topic that could sometimes

4 Activities for Teaching Area and Perimeter Concepts With Ease

If you’ve ever taught area and perimeter, you know how easily our students mix them up. One moment, they’re confidently adding up all the sides

Creative Math Activities You Can Make for Your Classroom

Have you ever stumbled across a math activity that seemed like the perfect fit for your students, only to realize it needed just a little

$Equivalent Expressions Game for the Middle School Math Classroom$

Equivalent Expressions Game for the Middle School Math Classroom

Finding creative ways to engage our students while teaching challenging concepts is always a win in my book! One of my students’ favorite activities for

$Middle School Math Games Your Students Will Love.$

Middle School Math Games Your Students Will Love

One of my favorite ways to make math practice more exciting for my students is by turning it into a game. We know our students

Online Homeschool Math Games: Get Your Kids Excited About Math

If you’ve ever wondered how to make math lessons more exciting for your kids at home, you’re not alone! As a homeschool parent, you know

Engaging and Effective Ways to Teach Reading and Writing Decimals

Teaching upper elementary students the ins and outs of reading and writing decimals can feel like a challenge sometimes! Who knew that little dot held

Math Help for Homeschooling Parents: How to Teach Fraction Operations

Fractions can be one of the most challenging topics to teach, especially when you’re guiding your child through them at home. It’s easy to feel

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!