Creating Lifetime Learners
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
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
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
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
Spend a day full of delicious fun with the Donut Classroom Transformation! This transformation practices students’ math skills while giving them a fun experience. If you’re looking for ways to make learning more fun for your students, this is a great activity for your students to practice with. It aligns with common core math standards. Find the donut classroom transformation… Read More