Creating Lifetime Learners
I do Classroom Transformations every Monday. My concept for this room transformation was about chefs cooking in the kitchen! This restaurant chef classroom transformation is so much fun because it involves food! Who doesn’t love food, right? It’s an awesome activity for elementary students! They embark upon a cooking adventure where they solve 10 math activities that relate directly to… Read More
Who is the thief?! Take this challenge and reveal who the culprit is. Students will become detectives for the day when they have to solve fraction error analysis activities. This is a classroom transformation that reviews all third grade fraction standards and is a great culminating activity. If you’re looking for ways to make more meaningful connections to math in… Read More
Gear up and ride! It’s time to race! This classroom transformation is a great way for third and fourth grade students to practice fractions. I have used this classroom transformation several times and my students enjoyed this so much! If you’re looking for ways to make more meaningful connections to math in the real world, this is the activity for… Read More
This classroom transformation is a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! If you’re looking for ways to make more meaningful connections to math in the real world, this is the right activity for your class. In this room transformation, students will meet ten leprechauns at the family reunion. It’s great practice for first through fifth grade students to review… Read More
Who loves parties?! Those who are up for parties, ready your party hats because you’re gonna be a party planner in this fun-filled Party Classroom Transformation! This classroom transformation works well for third and fourth grade students who have difficulties in multi-step word problems. I have completed this classroom transformation in my third grade classroom and they loved it. If… Read More
Grab your hat because it’s Farmer Day in this fun Farmer Classroom Transformation! This classroom transformation is perfect for students who are just learning about identifying fractions. Each child got a cowboy hat and a bandanna to set the scene while learning. It was a really exciting day and I can tell that the kids learned a lot. I have… Read More
40 Third Grade Classroom Transformations In the past year, I’ve created 40 third grade classroom transformations and they all align with the 3rd 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… Read More
This safari classroom transformation is super easy to set up and is the perfect area and perimeter review! My class LOVED pretending they were in the African plains visiting wild animals up close. Safari Step 1: The first step in this classroom transformation is to set up your classroom! I put safari hats and a recording sheet on… Read More
Last year, I realized at the end of our unit on area and perimeter that my kiddos were on the rectilinear area struggle bus. Third grade math can be kind of crazy. One week, kids are learning how to find area by counting squares and a few weeks later, they are expected to find the rectilinear area of a… Read More
Classroom transformations can be really overwhelming. I know I sometimes wondered before trying one if they’re worth all the effort involved. Now that I’ve done over FORTY of them in my classroom, I’m hooked (but I’ve learned a LOT along the way!!). These ten classroom transformation tips will help make your classroom transformation fun and stress-free!! Classroom Transformation Tip #1… Read More
