Creating Lifetime Learners
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… Read More
I am constantly searching for enrichment activities to keep my gifted students engaged, challenged, and excited about learning. This list of 5 enrichment activities for elementary students will give you an idea of the types of resources you can use with your high-ability students. Puzzles Puzzles can exercise both sides of your brain. They improve memory, spatial reasoning, problem-solving abilities,… Read More
Teaching has changed completely since March 2020. In my district, due to covid regulations put in place, we aren’t allowed to pull small groups or allow students to work together. Students sit in their desks, socially distanced, all day long and it has definitely had an impact on not only the way I teach but how students behave in my… Read More
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
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… Read More
If you have ever played the game “SPOONS” before, this is the same game, except with math concepts! I use this game every month during math centers in my classroom and it’s definitely become a student favorite. I like to use this in my classroom before giving a test, quiz, or assessment. It really helps me see as a teacher… 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