Creating Lifetime Learners
40 Kindergarten Classroom Transformations I’ve created 40 kindergarten classroom transformations and they all align with the kindergarten 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. Here’s a list of all 40 and what standards they align with:… Read More
1st Grade Space Classroom Transformation 2nd Grade Space Classroom Transformation 3rd Grade Space Classroom Transformation 4th Grade Space Classroom Transformation 5th Grade Space Classroom Transformationย While students are working, I find it’s best to either circle the room to “touch base” with how students are doing or stay in one central location where students can come to you to be… Read More
For me, the end of the year always puts me in survival mode. Behavior is off the wall and engaging students is harder than ever during the countdown to the last day of school. Classroom transformations have been a great way to keep students working without even realizing the goal I’m trying to achieve. Here are my top 4 end… Read More
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
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
