Exciting Math Writing Prompts for Your Middle School Classroom
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to kick off the year in your math classroom? Well, the same old math lessons won’t
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Math Intervention Made Easy with Math Wheels
I am always on the lookout for activities I can use repeatedly so that my students can have a familiar resource to look back on.
Can Big Kids Love Color by Number Math Activities?
As teachers, I think we all have a common goal: make learning fun so that our students are engaged in the work and enjoy the
Teaching Fractions with the Ultimate Fraction Toolkit
“When are we ever going to use this in real life?” Don’t we all love this inevitable question during math class? Basically, it’s the math
4 Easy Methods to Teach Finding Equivalent Fractions in the Middle School Math Classroom
Teaching Fractions Series, Week 4: Finding Equivalent Fractions We talked a little bit about equivalent fractions in the Week 2 modeling post, with the idea of
Using Doodle Wheel Graphic Organizers for Math and ELA
Note-Taking in Upper Elementary and Middle School How much do your math and ELA students love taking notes?! I’m guessing it is not their favorite
Teaching Divisibility Rules in Middle School Math
Teaching Divisibility Rules Do you teach divisibility rules in your middle school math classes? I’ve always enjoyed teaching divisibility rules, and my 6th grade math
Casting Out Nines
A Fun Way to Check Multiplication Problems How often have you gone to a conference and been super excited by what a speaker shared? Has
7 Amazing Homeschool Math Games
Whether you’re in a homeschool setting or a traditional classroom setting, you’re probably always on the lookout for great math games and activities. There are
Helping Students Learn How to Check Math Problems
When my 6th grade math students finish their math assessments and want to hand them in, I always ask, “Did you check your work?” Often
Focus & Fun with the Array Game, Using Polyhedral Dice
Have you used the array game with your math students? It’s a great game for reviewing multiplication with a twist of critical thinking and problem
Why I’m Not Teaching Decimal Operation Rules
Teaching Decimal Operation Rules There are rules for adding and subtracting decimals. There are rules for multiplying and dividing decimals. For years math teachers have
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!
