Creating Lifetime Learners
Back to school season can be chaotic and overwhelming. We’re establishing routines, teaching new procedures, assessing what students know, and so much more. Between all of the things that we are responsible for, sometimes it can be hard to fit in some fun. Doing a classroom transformation in the beginning of the year with my new class really helps set… 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
Grab those safety goggles because it’s time to test some experiments! The Scientist Classroom Transformation is a fun way to connect academics to the real world. In this activity, students become a scientist for a day and solve different challenges around the room. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in groups to solve all the questions. The transformation aligns… 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
Trick or treat! If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Halloween with your classroom while practicing math skills at the same time, this Halloween Classroom Transformation is for you! This transformation is perfect for elementary schoolers to practice academic concepts in a FUN way. My class loved the spooky challenges in this math activity that features a haunted house…. 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
I scream, you scream, and we all scream for ice cream during this Ice Cream Shop Classroom Transformation! Students become ice cream vendors in this real-world activity in which they can practice and enhance their academic skills. This classroom transformation is the right activity for you if you are looking for some ways to add fun to your classroom. It… Read More
Roll up! The circus is in town. The Circus Classroom Transformation is an exciting activity for all elementary students. Teach your class to become expert problem-solvers in your classroom. This transformation will allow your students to practice their academic skills while getting to experience circus fun at the same time. It aligns with multiple common core standards and is for… Read More
If you’re looking for a sweet surprise for your classroom, the Candy Shop Classroom Transformation is perfect for you! This transformation is always a class favorite because what kid doesn’t like candy? Teach your students to become experts in your classroom. This transformation will allow your students to practice their academic skills while getting to experience candy shop fun at… Read More