The Lifetime Learner

Creating Lifetime Learners

  • The Lifetime Learner
  • Home
    • Shop
    • Privacy Policy
  • Blog
  • TpT Store
  • Classroom Transformations
    • Classroom Transformation Ideas
  • Search

Top 10 Easiest Classroom Transformations

easy classroom transformations

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 you. Rest assured – we only share links to products that we use and love!)

#1: COFFEE SHOP CLASSROOM TRANSFORMATION

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. 

easy classroom transformations

Kindergarten Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation

1st Grade Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation

2nd Grade Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation

3rd Grade Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation

4th Grade Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation

5th Grade Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation

Reading Coffee Shop Room Transformation

Reading Coffee Shop Add On Pack

#2: DONUT SHOP CLASSROOM TRANSFORMATION

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. 

donut shop classroom transformation decorations

Kindergarten Donut Shop Classroom Transformation

1st Grade Donut Shop Classroom Transformation

2nd Grade Donut Shop Classroom Transformation

3rd Grade Donut Shop Classroom Transformation

4th Grade Donut Shop Classroom Transformation

5th Grade Donut Shop Classroom Transformation

Reading Donut Shop Room Transformation

Reading Donut Shop Add On Pack

#3: PARTY CLASSROOM TRANSFORMATION

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! 

easy classroom transformations

Kindergarten Party Planner Classroom Transformation

1st Grade Party Planner Classroom Transformation

2nd Grade Party Planner Classroom Transformation

3rd Grade Party Planner Classroom Transformation

4th Grade Party Planner Classroom Transformation

5th Grade Party Planner Classroom Transformation

Reading Party Planner Room Transformation

Reading Party Planner Add On Pack

#4: FALL CLASSROOM TRANSFORMATION

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.

easy classroom transformations

Kindergarten Fall Classroom Transformation

1st Grade Fall Classroom Transformation

2nd Grade Fall Classroom Transformation

3rd Grade Fall Classroom Transformation

4th Grade Fall Classroom Transformation

5th Grade Fall Classroom Transformation

Reading Fall Room Transformation

Reading Fall Add On Pack

#5: GROCERY STORE CLASSROOM 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.

grocery store classroom transformation kids working

Kindergarten Grocery Store Classroom Transformation

1st Grade Grocery Store Classroom Transformation

2nd Grade Grocery Store Classroom Transformation

3rd Grade Grocery Store Classroom Transformation

4th Grade Grocery Store Classroom Transformation

5th Grade Grocery Store Classroom Transformation

Reading Grocery Store Room Transformation

Reading Grocery Store Add On Pack

#6: KINGS AND QUEENS CLASSROOM TRANSFORMATION

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!

royal classroom transformation

Kindergarten Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation

1st Grade Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation

2nd Grade Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation

3rd Grade Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation

4th Grade Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation

5th Grade Kings and Queens Classroom Transformation

Reading Kings and Queens Room Transformation

Reading Kings and Queens Add On Pack

#7: ZOO CLASSROOM TRANSFORMATION

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.

animals scattered all over room

Kindergarten Zoo Classroom Transformation

1st Grade Zoo Classroom Transformation

2nd Grade Zoo Classroom Transformation

3rd Grade Zoo Classroom Transformation

4th Grade Zoo Classroom Transformation

5th Grade Zoo Classroom Transformation

Reading Zoo Room Transformation

Reading Zoo Add On Pack

#8: SAFARI CLASSROOM 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.

safari classroom transformation set up

Kindergarten Safari Classroom Transformation

1st Grade Safari Classroom Transformation

2nd Grade Safari Classroom Transformation

3rd Grade Safari Classroom Transformation

4th Grade Safari Classroom Transformation

5th Grade Safari Classroom Transformation

Reading Safari Room Transformation

Reading Safari Add On Pack

#9: BOWLING CLASSROOM TRANSFORMATION

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.

easy classroom transformations

Kindergarten Bowling Classroom Transformation

1st Grade Bowling Classroom Transformation

2nd Grade Bowling Classroom Transformation

3rd Grade Bowling Classroom Transformation

4th Grade Bowling Classroom Transformation

5th Grade Bowling Classroom Transformation

Reading Bowling Room Transformation

Reading Bowling Add On Pack

#10: ICE CREAM CLASSROOM TRANSFORMATION

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!

ice cream classroom transformation room decorated

Kindergarten Ice Cream Classroom Transformation

1st Grade Ice Cream Classroom Transformation

2nd Grade Ice Cream Classroom Transformation

3rd Grade Ice Cream Classroom Transformation

4th Grade Ice Cream Classroom Transformation

5th Grade Ice Cream Classroom Transformation

Reading Ice Cream Room Transformation

Reading 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.

Looking for even more ideas? I’ve got you covered right here with my Classroom Transformation Decoration Lists!

Every Monday, I do a classroom transformation. I call them Monday Fundays! Follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, or TikTok to see more!

signature

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

«
»

Filed Under: Classroom Transformations, Math

Copyright © 2023 · Website Design By Jumping Jax Designs

 

Loading Comments...