40 Third Grade Classroom Transformations
In the past year, I’ve created 40 third grade classroom transformations and they all align with the 3rd grade 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. I love to call them “Monday Fundays” to my students because they know it’s something fun to look forward to every Monday instead of coming back to the “Monday blues”.
Here’s a list of all 40 and what standards they align with.
1. Candy Shop Classroom Transformation: Rounding (3.NBT.1)
2. Bowling Classroom Transformation: Multi-Digit Addition (3.NBT.2)
3. Meteorologist Classroom Transformation: Multi-Digit Subtraction (3.NBT.2)
4. Volunteer Day Classroom Transformation: Addition and Subtraction Word Problems (3.NBT.2)
5. Firefighter Classroom Transformation: Multiply by Tens (3.NBT.3)
6. Farmer Classroom Transformation: Identify Fractions (3.NF.1 and 3.G.2)
7. Race Car Driver Classroom Transformation: Fractions on Number Lines (3.NF.2)
8. Chef Classroom Transformation: Equivalent Fractions (3.NF.3)
9. Pirates Classroom Transformation: Comparing Fractions (3.NF.2 and 3.NF.3)
10. Detectives Classroom Transformation: Fraction Review (3.NF.1, 3.NF.2, 3.NF.3 and 3.G.2)
11. Circus Performer Classroom Transformation: Multiplication Strategies (3.OA.1)
12. Camping Classroom Transformation: Division Strategies (3.OA.2)
13. Ice Cream Shop Classroom Transformation: Multiplication and Division Strategies (3.OA.1, 3.OA.2, 3.OA.3, 3.OA.4, 3.OA.6 and 3.OA.7)
14. Zookeeper Classroom Transformation: Multiplication and Division Word Problems (3.OA.3)
15. Magician Classroom Transformation: Multiplication and Division Missing Factors (3.OA.4 and 3.OA.6)
16. Grocery Store Classroom Transformation: Properties (3.OA.5)
17. Boot Camp Classroom Transformation: Multiplication Facts (3.OA.7)
18. Party Planner Classroom Transformation: Multi-Step Word Problems (3.OA.8)
19. Veterinarian Classroom Transformation: Multi-Step Word Problems (3.OA.8)
20. Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation: Multiplication Patterns (3.OA.9)
21. Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation: Telling Time (3.MD.1)
22. Pilots Classroom Transformation: Elapsed Time (3.MD.1)
23. Scientist Classroom Transformation: Capacity and Mass (3.MD.2)
24. Donut Shop Classroom Transformation: Bar Graphs and Pictographs (3.MD.3)
25. Construction Worker Classroom Transformation: Measure with Rulers (3.MD.4)
26. Athletes Classroom Transformation: Line Plots (3.MD.4 and 4.MD.4)
27. Realtor Classroom Transformation: Area and Perimeter (3.MD.5, 3.MD.6, 3.MD.7 and 3.MD.8)
28. African Safari Classroom Transformation: Area and Perimeter (3.MD.5, 3.MD.6, 3.MD.7, 3.MD.8 and 4.MD.3)
29. Surgeon Classroom Transformation: Rectilinear Area (3.MD.7)
30. Under the Sea Classroom Transformation: Geometry (3.G.A.1, 4.G.A.1 and 4.G.A.2)
31. Squirrel’s Fall Adventure Classroom Transformation: Third Grade Math (3.NBT.1, 3.NBT.2, 3.OA.1, 3.OA.2, 3.OA.7 and 3.G.1)
32. Haunted House Classroom Transformation: Third Grade Math (3.NBT.1, 3.NBT.2, 3.NBT.3, 3.OA.1, 3.OA.3, 3.OA.4, 3.OA.6 and 3.OA.7)
33. Thanksgiving Parade Classroom Transformation: Third Grade Math (3.NBT.1, 3.NBT.2, 3.NBT.3, 3.OA.1, 3.OA.2, 3.OA.3, 3.OA.4, 3.OA.5, 3.OA.6 and 3.OA.7)
34. Santa’s Workshop Classroom Transformation: Third Grade Math (3.NBT.1, 3.NBT.2, 3.NBT.3, 3.OA.1, 3.OA.2, 3.OA.4, 3.OA.6, 3.OA.7, 3.OA.9 and 3.G.1)
35. Leprechaun Family Reunion Classroom Transformation: Third Grade Math (3.MD.3, 3.MD.6, 3.MD.8, 3.NBT.1, 3.NBT.2, 3.OA.3, 3.OA.4, 3.OA.6, 3.OA.7, 3.NF.1 and 3.G.1)
36. Artist Classroom Transformation: Geometry (3.G.1)
37. Paleontologist Classroom Transformation: Math Test Prep (All Third Grade Math Standard)
38. Hawaiian Vacation Classroom Transformation: Math Test Prep (All Third Grade Math Standard)
39. The Floor is Lava Classroom Transformation: Math Test Prep (All Third Grade Math Standard)
40. Rock Star Classroom Transformation: Math Test Prep (All Third Grade Math Standard)
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