Creating Lifetime Learners
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
If completing academic challenges with dolphins, fish, and sharks at your side sounds fun, the Under the Sea Classroom Transformation would be a great fit for your classroom! Teach your students to become problem-solving experts in your classroom. This transformation will allow your students to practice their academic skills while getting to experience ocean fun at the same time. It… Read More
Bring out the artist in everyone! If you’re looking for ways to incorporate real-world math into the classroom, this transformation is for you! No matter which grade level you teach, this classroom transformation is SO much fun to complete while also giving your kids an educational experience. This classroom transformation was very appealing to the creative students in my classroom… Read More
When the leaves turn red and squirrels start running around, you know it’s time to break out the Fall Classroom Transformation! This room transformation is perfect for a fall review of the math concepts you’ve taught earlier in the year. I used it right after we came back from a fall break to see what my class needed more practice… Read More
If you want to spend a day in the Jurassic Period, the Dinosaur Classroom Transformation is for you! This is a fantastic test-prep classroom transformation before state testing. Teach your students to become problem-solving experts in your classroom. This transformation will allow your students to practice their academic skills while getting to experience dinosaur fun at the same time. It… Read More
Oh no! The floor has turned into lava! SERIOUSLY! Students try to tackle the lava in their classroom while solving test prep challenges. This classroom transformation is great for the end of the year because it reviews many common core standards. The floor is lava classroom transformation will allow your students to practice their academic skills while getting to experience… Read More
Get ready to say, “Aloha!” because you can bring Hawaii right to your classroom with the Hawaii Classroom Transformation. A little sun and relaxation are just what we need at the end of the year. In this real-world activity, students practice all of the standards they’ve learned before test day. They’ll get to experience Hawaii as they complete all academic… Read More