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What Are Logic Puzzles Good For?

Have you ever used logic puzzles in your classroom? If you haven't given them a try, you're missing out! Using these during math block can help students develop their logical reasoning, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking skills. Besides growing those brain skills, logic puzzles are also FUN!! Logic puzzles have become a BIG lifesaver in my classroom year round...when I'm ... read more

Top 5 Reasons to Do A Digital Room Transformation

I am a huge fan of classroom transformations. When we're learning in-person, I do one every Monday. I like to call them "Monday Fundays" because my class knows that I always have something planned for them to start off each week together! Digital room transformations can be just as great as the ones you do in your physical classroom! Here's the top 5 reasons you should do a digital room ... read more

Digital Classroom Transformations

COVID changed everything for the teaching profession when it arrived in March 2020. Most of my teacher friends have commented that they feel like first-year teachers all over again. With everything online now, a lot of our favorite activities from in-person instruction have been lost in the shuffle. We're all trying to "piece" our classroom communities back together again (virtually) while also ... read more

Digital Collaboration During Room Transformations

Teachers know that providing opportunities for students to collaborate in the classroom is very important. But what do you do when you're teaching 100% online? How do you allow students to work together in teams or partners when they aren't even in the same room together? Digital collaboration may be easier than you think! Google Classroom provides an easy way to incorporate digital ... read more

Winter Math Puzzles

Sometimes, it can feel like winter is the longest season ever. I definitely change things up a lot over the course of the season to keep my students focused and on task. In order to do this in math, I change up my math centers pretty often. These winter math puzzles have become a staple in my math centers in December or January each year. They’re a great way to practice skills we’ve learned ... read more

Valentine’s Day Math Puzzles

These Valentine’s Day math puzzles are very close to my heart because they’re one of the first items I ever created for my class back in 2015. I felt like my students were not getting the hands-on practice they needed with every math skill and fact fluency was a top priority. That’s how these math puzzles came to be! Moreover, I added these to my math center rotation and my kids were hooked. This ... read more

Thanksgiving Math Puzzles

Thanksgiving is a crazy time of year in my classroom! I feel like we’re all counting down until Thanksgiving (and Christmas!) break. The kids need engaging activities that keep the learning flowing and the excitement at a high level. I’m a big believer in math puzzles so I pull out these Thanksgiving math puzzles! This blog post shares my 5 favorite ways to use these Thanksgiving math puzzles in ... read more

Summer Math Puzzles

Is it just me or do the last few weeks of school go by SO fast?! I’ve learned over the years that it’s better to keep my students engaged and on a structured schedule after we finish standardized testing instead of allowing them more freedom. One of the ways I like to keep them engaged is with these summer math puzzles. The theme reminds kids of the fun things to come and I get the comfort of ... read more

Spring Math Puzzles

Spring is honestly one of my favorite times of the year. Kids know the routines, everything seems to be flowing (pretty) smoothly, and we’re wrapping up the end of each of our units in order to start preparing for the end of grade testing. I use spring math puzzles to ensure my students are getting the spiral review they need to practice skills learned earlier in the year. This blog post shows you ... read more

St. Patrick’s Day Math Puzzles

St. Patrick’s Day is so fun to celebrate whether you’re Irish or not! My kids love to wear green to school, look for leprechauns and hope they’ll find pots of gold at the end of a rainbow. I like to keep my kids engaged during this sometimes crazy time of year. I do this with St. Patrick’s Day math puzzles. They’re self-checking and easy to use. This blog post will tell you my favorite 5 ways to ... read more

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  • Check out this fun magician classroom transformation theme for elementary students in first, second, third, fourth, fifth grade. This magician or wizard room transformation will set the stage to engage and is stress-free! It's a worksheet or escape room alternative, and can be used in small groups or partners. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th graders enjoy classroom transformation ideas. Digital and printables for kids (Year 1,2,3,4,5) #setthestagetoengage #classroomtransformation #mathactivities
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  • Check out this fun pirate classroom transformation theme for elementary students in first, second, third, fourth, fifth grade. This pirate ship room transformation will set the stage to engage and is stress-free! It's a worksheet or escape room alternative, and can be used in small groups or partners. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th graders enjoy classroom transformation ideas. Digital and printables for kids (Year 1,2,3,4,5) #setthestagetoengage #classroomtransformation #mathactivities
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  • Check out this fun artist classroom transformation theme for elementary students in first, second, third, fourth, fifth grade. This artist day room transformation will set the stage to engage and is stress-free! It's a worksheet or escape room alternative, and can be used in small groups or partners. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th graders enjoy classroom transformation ideas. Digital and printables for kids (Year 1,2,3,4,5) #setthestagetoengage #classroomtransformation #mathactivities
  • Check out this fun Thanksgiving day classroom transformation theme for elementary students in first, second, third, fourth, fifth grade. This Thanksgiving room transformation will set the stage to engage and is stress-free! It's a worksheet or escape room alternative, and can be used in small groups or partners. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th graders enjoy classroom transformation ideas. Digital and printables for kids (Year 1,2,3,4,5) #setthestagetoengage #classroomtransformation #mathactivities
  • Check out this fun outer space classroom transformation theme for elementary students in first, second, third, fourth, fifth grade. This space room transformation will set the stage to engage and is stress-free! It's a worksheet or escape room alternative, and can be used in small groups or partners. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th graders enjoy classroom transformation ideas. Digital and printables for kids (Year 1,2,3,4,5) #setthestagetoengage #classroomtransformation #mathactivities
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