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.
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This classroom transformation is so simple! Kids practice working with math concepts that are grade-level aligned and get rewarded with a cup of hot chocolate at the end. Set out a few coffee cups, grab a pack of hot chocolate, and you’re ready to roll. I let the hot chocolate heat up in my CrockPot and serve it as each child finishes. This aligns with common core math standards.
Kindergarten Math Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Math Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Math Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation
3rd Grade Math Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation
4th Grade Math Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation
5th Grade Math Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation
Kindergarten Phonics Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Coffee Shop Phonics Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation
Reading 3-5 Coffee Shop Room Transformation
Reading 3-5 Coffee Shop Add On Pack
Donut stress because this classroom transformation really only requires donuts! It amazes me every year how hard my kiddos are willing to work just for a donut. And adding in those adorable hats makes it even more fun. Students complete 10 math challenges in order to win their prize. This aligns with common core math standards.
Kindergarten Math Donut Shop Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Math Donut Shop Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Math Donut Shop Classroom Transformation
3rd Grade Math Donut Shop Classroom Transformation
4th Grade Math Donut Shop Classroom Transformation
5th Grade Math Donut Shop Classroom Transformation
D is for Donut: Alphabet Letter Classroom Transformation
Kindergarten Phonics Donut Shop Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Donut Shop Phonics Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Reading Donut Shop Classroom Transformation
Reading 3-5 Donut Shop Room Transformation
Reading 3-5 Donut Shop Add On Pack
I put together this room transformation for under $10. Students practice multi-step word problems as they take on the role of party planners. Head out to the dollar store, grab some streamers, party hats, and you’re ready for party day. There’s no need to go crazy–simple things can make your class’s learning so much more fun!
Kindergarten Math Party Planner Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Math Party Planner Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Math Party Planner Classroom Transformation
3rd Grade Math Party Planner Classroom Transformation
4th Grade Math Party Planner Classroom Transformation
5th Grade Math Party Planner Classroom Transformation
P is for Party: Alphabet Letter Classroom Transformation
Kindergarten Phonics Party Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Party Phonics Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Reading Party Classroom Transformation
Reading 3-5 Party Planner Room Transformation
Reading 3-5 Party Planner Add On Pack
The first day of fall is always a fun day to do this transformation! The dollar store or craft stores sell fake leaves for a few dollars. Scatter the fake leaves them around your room, put out the spiral review math challenges, and you’re set for a day of math review. This room transformation practices multiple common core math standards.
Kindergarten Math Fall Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Math Fall Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Math Fall Classroom Transformation
3rd Grade Math Fall Classroom Transformation
4th Grade Math Fall Classroom Transformation
5th Grade Math Fall Classroom Transformation
Kindergarten Phonics Fall Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Fall Phonics Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Reading Fall Classroom Transformation
Reading 3-5 Fall Room Transformation
In this grocery store classroom transformation, the kids get to go shopping for the foods on their list. Simply print the foods and problems out, give each kid a baggie from your local grocery store, and they are ready to go! I gave out food erasers at the end. This aligns with common core math standards.
Kindergarten Math Grocery Store Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Math Grocery Store Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Math Grocery Store Classroom Transformation
3rd Grade Math Grocery Store Classroom Transformation
4th Grade Math Grocery Store Classroom Transformation
5th Grade Math Grocery Store Classroom Transformation
G is for Grocery Store: Alphabet Letter Classroom Transformation
Kindergarten Phonics Grocery Store Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Grocery Store Phonics Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Reading Grocery Store Classroom Transformation
Reading 3-5 Grocery Store Room Transformation
Reading 3-5 Grocery Store Add On Pack
Kings and queens don’t always wear gold. In my classroom, they wear paper crowns. I hand each kid a paper crown made out of construction paper when they first walk in the door. They get to decorate it however they’d like and then they get to practice math while I call them “King _____” or “Queen _____”. It provides instant engagement and is incredibly easy on you as the teacher. This room transformation aligns with common core math standards. I gave out a chocolate coin for a prize at the end!
Kindergarten Math Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Math Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Math Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation
3rd Grade Math Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation
4th Grade Math Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation
5th Grade Math Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation
K is for Kings and Queens: Alphabet Letter Classroom Transformation
Kindergarten Phonics Royalty Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Royalty Phonics Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Reading Royalty Classroom Transformation
Reading 3-5 Kings and Queens Room Transformation
Reading 3-5 Kings and Queens Add On Pack
Setting the premise in this classroom transformation is pretty much effortless. Print out the zoo animals, lay them around your room, and tell your class all of the animals escaped from the zoo. It’s their job to round up each one and help get them home safely. Students practice math concepts without a second thought in this zoo day! It aligns with common core math standards. Students went home with a zoo-themed eraser when they finished.
Kindergarten Math Zoo Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Math Zoo Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Math Zoo Classroom Transformation
3rd Grade Math Zoo Classroom Transformation
4th Grade Math Zoo Classroom Transformation
5th Grade Math Zoo Classroom Transformation
Z is for Zoo (Letters Q, Y and Z): Alphabet Letter Classroom Transformation
Kindergarten Phonics Zoo Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Zoo Phonics Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Reading Zoo Classroom Transformation
Reading 3-5 Zoo Room Transformation
Ever wanted to take your class on a safari? You can! Tell your class they’ll be learning about 10 African animals around the room. You can buy fake leaves or safari hats to make it even more exciting. Students learn fun facts about each African animal using the QR codes provided and each math challenge helps students practice math concepts. This aligns with common core math standards.
Kindergarten Math Safari Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Math Safari Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Math Safari Classroom Transformation
3rd Grade Math Safari Classroom Transformation
4th Grade Math Safari Classroom Transformation
5th Grade Math Safari Classroom Transformation
Kindergarten Phonics Safari Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Safari Phonics Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Reading Safari Classroom Transformation
Reading 3-5 Safari Room Transformation
Reading 3-5 Safari Add On Pack
Have you ever seen the $5 bowling sets at Target? This was all it cost me to complete this room transformation. Each time students completed a math challenge, they got to “roll and bowl!” The kids LOVED using the inflatable bowling sets and I loved seeing them not only practice math in each challenge but while bowling each frame on their bowling card.
Kindergarten Math Bowling Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Math Bowling Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Math Bowling Classroom Transformation
3rd Grade Math Bowling Classroom Transformation
4th Grade Math Bowling Classroom Transformation
5th Grade Math Bowling Classroom Transformation
B is for Bowling: Alphabet Letter Classroom Transformation
Kindergarten Phonics Bowling Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Bowling Phonics Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Reading Bowling Classroom Transformation
Reading 3-5 Bowling Room Transformation
Reading 3-5 Bowling Add On Pack
If you say the words “ice cream” in any classroom, 24 kids are immediately at attention. I bought $4 worth of ice cream cups at Walmart as a prize for completing all ten challenges. Everyone worked so hard and it was a very fun math activity. Students worked hard to get an ice cream eraser at the end too!
Kindergarten Math Ice Cream Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Math Ice Cream Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Math Ice Cream Classroom Transformation
3rd Grade Math Ice Cream Classroom Transformation
4th Grade Math Ice Cream Classroom Transformation
5th Grade Math Ice Cream Classroom Transformation
I is for Ice Cream: Alphabet Letter Classroom Transformation
Kindergarten Phonics Ice Cream Classroom Transformation
1st Grade Ice Cream Phonics Classroom Transformation
2nd Grade Reading Ice Cream Classroom Transformation
Reading 3-5 Ice Cream Room Transformation
Reading 3-5 Ice Cream Add On Pack
You may also find this post on Classroom Transformation Tips helpful. It gives you my top ten tips to make these fun activities run smoothly and be as stress-free as possible.
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