The Lifetime Learner

Creating Lifetime Learners

Back to School Classroom Transformations

Back to school season can be chaotic and overwhelming. We're establishing routines, teaching new procedures, assessing what students know, and so much more. Between all of the things that we are responsible for, sometimes it can be hard to fit in some fun. Doing a classroom transformation in the beginning of the year with my new class really helps set the stage for what our year will be like ... read more

Back to School Resources for Elementary Students

I really like shopping the Teachers Pay Teachers back to school sale for bundles I can use throughout the year in math and reading centers and in daily lessons. In August, I'm always looking for the big back to school resources that can be reused over and over each week. Below, I've listed my favorite back to school resources from my TPT shop that may benefit you. Happy shopping!! Back to School ... read more

Teacher Back to School Checklist

At the beginning of every year, I feel like my mind is going a million miles a minute. There is so much to do to get your classroom ready for the year and it all has to come together very quickly. I work in a year-round school which means our school year ends on June 30th and the new year begins one week later. With little time and a lot to do, I always have to make sure I'm organized so it all ... read more

End of the Year Classroom Transformations

For me, the end of the year always puts me in survival mode. Behavior is off the wall and engaging students is harder than ever during the countdown to the last day of school. Classroom transformations have been a great way to keep students working without even realizing the goal I'm trying to achieve. Here are my top 4 end of the year classroom transformations to keep students on task while ... read more

Fun Ways to Learn Math Facts

Practicing math facts can be tedious when kids just aren't feeling it. You may have searched before for fun ways to learn math facts. You may have tried flash cards, dice, bingo, and all of the other typical ways to practice. But the key to math fact fluency is to make it fun and engaging. And the typical methods most people try aren't as much fun as they could be. Below, you'll find 5 fun ways to ... read more

Fifth Grade Classroom Transformations

40 Fifth Grade Classroom Transformations I've created 40 fifth grade classroom transformations and they all align with the 5th grade common core math standards. It was a huge undertaking, but now that it's done, it's incredibly easy to keep my kiddos engaged and we complete a room transformation once a week. I love to call them "Monday Fundays" to my students because they know it's something fun ... read more

Fourth Grade Classroom Transformations

40 Fourth Grade Classroom Transformations I've created 40 fourth grade classroom transformations and they all align with the 4th grade common core math standards. It was a huge undertaking, but now that it's done, it's incredibly easy to keep my kiddos engaged and we complete a room transformation once a week. I love to call them "Monday Fundays" to my students because they know it's something ... read more

Second Grade Classroom Transformations

40 Second Grade Classroom Transformations I've created 40 second grade classroom transformations and they all align with the 2nd grade common core math standards. It was a huge undertaking, but now that it's done, it's incredibly easy to keep my kiddos engaged and we complete a room transformation once a week. I love to call them "Monday Fundays" to my students because they know it's something ... read more

First Grade Classroom Transformations

40 First Grade Classroom Transformations I've created 40 first grade classroom transformations and they all align with the 1st grade common core math standards. It was a huge undertaking, but now that it's done, it's incredibly easy to keep my kiddos engaged and we complete a room transformation once a week. I love to call them "Monday Fundays" to my students because they know it's something fun ... read more

5 Benefits of Google Forms

I'll be honest...when we first were forced to go virtual in education, I hated it. I had no idea how to teach online and felt completely out of my element. One of the first things I came across in my research on what-in-the-world-to-do-since-my-classroom-was-now-digital was assessment and practice via Google Forms. And I LOVED IT! When I realized how easy it was to use, I decided it was something ... read more