Creating Lifetime Learners
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)… Read More
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… Read More
I have lots of classroom transformation you can choose from. Each has a different concept and contains various math skills that were created for my students in grades K-5. Listed below are my top 10 easiest classroom transformations for elementary students. (This post contains affiliate links. By purchasing through this link, we get a small commission–at no additional cost to… Read More
I’ve done over 50 classroom transformations in my classroom in the past year and a half (you might have heard me call them “Monday Fundays” on my Instagram). And you may be wondering if I had to choose, which ones were my favorites overall? This blog post outlines my top ten favorite classroom transformation ideas of all time! (This post… Read More
Holidays can be a tricky time of year for educators. We’re trying to teach content and keep behavior under control at the same time in our classrooms. Easier said than done, right? I’ve learned to embrace the “crazy” and classroom transformations have really helped me keep my class engaged while still allowing them to be excited about the upcoming holiday(s)…. Read More
This rock star classroom transformation is very unique! Every student got to feel like a real superstar and was even chased by their “adoring fans!” In order to escape the rock concert, students solved academic challenges around the room. This real-world activity put them in the shoes of celebrities. It aligns with multiple common core math standards and is for… Read More
Between food, grocery carts, and math problems, a grocery store classroom transformation can be so fun to do in your classroom! Kids are engaged the entire time and it’s easy to differentiate based on who is in your class. This was different than my other classroom transformations because students had to find 30 foods on their shopping list. Each food… Read More
Do you want to turn an ordinary day at school into an exciting fire-fighter-themed math challenge? If that sounds fun, then try this awesome math activity with your kids! This firefighter classroom transformation allows students to experience firefighter training while practicing their math skills. It aligns with common core standards and is for grades K-5. (This post contains affiliate links…. Read More
Does hopping in a plane and exploring the globe sound like a fun experience?! Then, let’s go!! This pilot classroom transformation is a great activity for students to practice their math skills. All of my junior airplane pilots wore cute sunglasses that made them resemble real pilots. The kids thought they were super cool and took them home with them… Read More
Ever sold a house before?? Spend your day “driving around the neighborhood” showing houses to clients! This realtor classroom transformation is for you! Classroom transformations are a popular trend among teachers. It maximizes student engagement and keeps it fun for the teacher as well. In this transformation, students practice academic skills aligned with common core standards. This is perfect for… Read More