Creating Lifetime Learners
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
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
Ahoy there, matey! Get ready to set sail on the Pirate Classroom Transformation and experience fun while practicing math skills! This classroom transformation will let you experience a real-world pirate activity. Students will embark on a pirate adventure! My class loved this, as they got to become a pirate for a day. This transformation aligns with multiple common core standards… Read More
Can you handle the heat in the kitchen? This Chef Classroom Transformation tests students’ math skills while allowing them to be chefs for the day! This transformation is so much fun because it involves food! No matter which grade level you teach, all 6 chef classroom transformations align with common core standards. Here they are for grades K-5. (This post… Read More
Pull out a magnifying glass and a notebook, because you need to find the thief in the Detective Classroom Transformation! Students will complete academic challenges and discover who the culprit is. They will become detectives for the day as they solve math activities while figuring out who the thief is! This detective classroom transformation aligns with multiple common core math… Read More