A Quick List of Fifth Grade Classroom Transformations

40 Fifth Grade Classroom Transformations

I’ve created 40 fifth grade classroom transformations, and every single one aligns with the 5th grade Common Core math standards. It took a lot of time and planning to build them all, but having them ready has completely transformed the way my students experience math. Instead of rushing to pull activities together, I can focus on teaching while still giving my class meaningful, hands-on practice.

I now use a room transformation at the end of each unit, and it’s become something my students look forward to every time. The change in environment, the themed challenges, and the sense of adventure all work together to keep them engaged and excited while reviewing the skills they’ve learned. It turns end-of-unit review into something memorable, motivating, and genuinely fun.

Here’s a list of all 40 and what standards they align with:

1. Candy Shop Classroom Transformation: Round Decimals (5.NBT.4)

2. Bowling Classroom Transformation:  Add Subtract Multiply Divide Decimals (5.NBT.7)

3. Weather Classroom Transformation: Read and Write Decimals (5.NBT.3A)

4. Outer Space Classroom Transformation: Fractions as Division (5.NF.3)

5. Firefighter Classroom Transformation: Powers of Ten (5.NBT.2)

6. Farmer Classroom Transformation: Multiply Fractions (5.NF.4)

7. Race Car Driver Classroom Transformation: Add and Subtract Decimals (5.NBT.7)

8. Chef Classroom Transformation: Multiply Mixed Numbers Word Problems (5.NF.6)

9. Pirates Classroom Transformation: Coordinate Plane Graphing (5.G.1)

10. Detectives Classroom Transformation: Fraction Review (5.NF.1, 5.NF.2, 5.NF.3, 5.NF.4, 5.NF.5, 5.NF.6 and 5.NF.7)

11. Circus Performer Classroom Transformation: Multiplication as Scaling (5.NF.5)

12. Camping Classroom Transformation: Divide Unit Fractions and Whole Numbers (5.NF.7)

13. Ice Cream Shop Classroom Transformation: OA Review (5.OA.1, 5.OA.2 and 5.OA.3)

14. Zookeeper Classroom Transformation: Multiply and Divide Decimals (5.NBT.7)

15. Magician Classroom Transformation: Place Value (5.NBT.1)

16. Grocery Store Classroom Transformation: Order of Operations (5.OA.1)

17. Boot Camp Classroom Transformation: NBT Review (5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.2, 5.NBT.3, 5.NBT.4, 5.NBT.5, 5.NBT.6 and 5.NBT.7)

18. Party Planner Classroom Transformation: Add and Subtract Fractions (5.NF.2)

19. Veterinarian Classroom Transformation: Divide Large Numbers (5.NBT.6)

20. Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation: Numerical Patterns (5.OA.3)

21. Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation: Compare Decimals (5.NBT.3B)

22. Pilots Classroom Transformation: Coordinate Plane Activity (5.G.2)

23. Scientist Classroom Transformation: Finding Volume (5.MD.3, 5.MD.4 and 5.MD.5)

24. Donut Shop Classroom Transformation: Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers (5.NF.1)

25. Construction Worker Classroom Transformation: Measurement Conversions (5.MD.1)

26. Athletes Classroom Transformation: Line Plots (5.MD.2)

27. Realtor Classroom Transformation: Multiply Large Numbers (5.NBT.5)

28. African Safari Classroom Transformation: MD and G Review (5.MD.1, 5.MD.2, 5.MD.3, 5.MD.4, 5.MD.5, 5.G.1, 5.G.2, 5.G.3 and 5.G.4)

29. Surgeon Classroom Transformation: Write Simple Expressions (5.OA.2)

30. Under the Sea Classroom Transformation: Geometry Activities (5.G.3)

31. Squirrel’s Fall Adventure Classroom Transformation: Math Review (5.NBT.3, 5.NBT.4, 5.NBT.5, 5.NBT.6, 5.NBT.7 and 5.OA.1)

32. Haunted House Classroom Transformation: Math Review (5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.2, 5.NBT.3, 5.NBT.4, 5.NBT.5, 5.NBT.6 and 5.NBT.7)

33. Thanksgiving Parade Classroom Transformation: Math Review (5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.3, 5.NBT.4, 5.NBT.5, 5.NBT.7 and 5.G.3)

34. Santa’s Workshop Classroom Transformation: Math Review (5.NBT.1, 5.NBT.3, 5.NBT.4, 5.NBT.5, 5.NBT.6, 5.NBT.7 and 5.OA.1)

35. Leprechaun Family Reunion Classroom Transformation: Math Review (5.NBT.3, 5.NBT.4, 5.NBT.5, 5.NBT.7, 5.OA.1, 5.NF.1, 5.NF.2, 5.NF.4, 5.NF.7 and 5.G.4)

36. Artist Classroom Transformation: Geometry Hierarchy (5.G.4)

37. Paleontologist Classroom Transformation: Math Test Prep (All Fifth Grade Math Standard)

38. Hawaiian Vacation Classroom Transformation: Math Test Prep (All Fifth Grade Math Standard)

39. The Floor is Lava Classroom Transformation: Math Test Prep (All Fifth Grade Math Standard)

40. Rock Star Classroom Transformation: Math Test Prep (All Fifth Grade Math Standard)

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