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
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
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
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
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
The Most Effective Way to Teach Fraction Operations
Let’s face it, fractions show up every year at every grade level. Gathering all the right information and materials for teaching fraction operations can feel
Fun & Effective Activities for Teaching the Types of Angles
One of my favorite memories teaching math was whenever my students started seeing math in their lives. One of the most common topics this would
Effective Activities for Teaching Factors, Prime, and Composite Numbers
What goes through your head when you hear the words ‘factors’, and ‘prime and composite numbers’? If you are like many math teachers, there’s probably
Fun & Engaging Holiday Math Activities
Every time a holiday rolls around, I can feel a shift in my students’ energy levels. They get so excited about the festivities that keeping
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!
