The Enduring Magic of Picture Books in Middle School Math
Ever notice that awesome moment when you whip out picture books in a room full of middle schoolers? Suddenly, it’s like a switch flips. Eyes
Math Wheels for Note-taking?
Meditation in Math: Powerful Stress Reduction for Middle School
We all know that middle school math can sometimes feel like navigating a maze —students and teachers alike. The struggle is real, especially when it
ELA Review Game: Unveiling the Power of Truth or Dare
If you’re an ELA teacher like I have been, you understand the importance of keeping your middle school or upper elementary students actively engaged. From
Connecting Math Skills Through the Magic of Cross-Disciplinary Learning
Education is quite the rollercoaster ride, isn’t it? Students navigate through a maze of subjects to grasp the big picture of the world. There’s this
Math Teacher Resources and Tools to Empower Educators
Your mission to spark the curiosity and passion for math in the young minds of your learners is crucial. However, we know that teaching math
Top Assessment Strategies: Middle School Math Made Easy
Middle school math – it’s that phase of a student’s journey where numbers and equations can sometimes feel like a wild rollercoaster ride. You know,
Three Ways to Use Prime Factorization in Middle School Math
Is it weird that I love using prime factorization?? Every year of teaching math, I have come to appreciate it more and more! Maybe it’s
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!
