The Top 2nd Grade Room Transformations You Need to Try
These are the top 10 best 2nd grade classroom transformation themes. They are easy to implement, rigorous, and fun for second graders. All 2nd grade classroom transformations focus on a different skill set so you can use one each week or at the end of each unit. The best part about my room transformations is that they’re 100% editable! If you haven’t taught a specific skill yet, or need to modify the content to meet your students’ needs, you can change any of the questions. All 2nd grade classroom transformations are challenging, aligned to standards, and engaging for students. They are also easy to set up and simple to use. Check out the 10 most popular 2nd grade classroom transformations below.
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Donut Shop Classroom Transformation
First up, second-graders experience a scrumptious day of fun during the Donut Shop Classroom Transformation! Between donut posters, bakery hats, and other cute decorations, they are guaranteed to love this experience. In this transformation, students solve 10 donut-themed math challenges that practice a variety of skills.
A variety of second-grade math standards are provided for you in this transformation, including:
- answering questions about bar graphs
- answering questions about pictographs
- taking data and making a bar graph
- taking data and making a pictograph
- asking fellow students questions to collect data
The Donut Shop Classroom Transformation is a great way to motivate students to learn while they have an exciting day in the classroom. A little fun can make a world of difference in a student’s learning experience, and an enriching classroom transformation is sure to do the trick in reinforcing a math concept for your second-graders.
From donut posters to worksheets, your second-graders will spend the entire day in donut heaven! Going an extra step and purchasing donut blow-ups or tablecloths can further transform your classroom into a donut shop. No matter how much effort you put into the transformation, your students will have a blast.
- Read more about this room transformation in detail here.
- Purchase the Donut Shop Day for 2nd Grade Room Transformation here.
Construction Classroom Transformation
Second up– the construction site enters your classroom in the Construction Classroom Transformation! Second-graders work to complete 10 construction-themed math challenges throughout the day. There are construction posters, slides, and other decorations to hang around your classroom to set the scene for your construction workers.
The construction-themed math challenges practice the following skills:
- measure with rulers
- estimating measurement with various tools
- measure to the nearest whole inch
- measure to the nearest whole cm
- Read more about this room transformation in detail here.
- Purchase the Construction Day for 2nd Grade Room Transformation here.
Haunted House Classroom Transformation
Our third choice is–Trick or treat! The Haunted House Classroom Transformation has arrived. This transformation is a great way to celebrate Halloween in your classroom while simultaneously practicing math skills. Second-graders will enter your transformed classroom and complete 10 math challenges that all have to do with Halloween. The great thing about this transformation is that you can use Halloween decorations you already have to decorate your classroom, which further sets the scene for your students.
The Haunted House Classroom Transformation practices the following spooky skills:
- 2.OA.1: Solve 1 and 2 Step Word Problems
- 2.OA.2: Fact Fluency with Addition and Subtraction within 20
- 2.OA.3: Odd and Even
- 2.NBT.1: Place Value
- 2.NBT.2: Skip Counting by 2s, 5s, 10s
- 2.NBT.3: Read and Write Numbers to 1000
- 2.NBT.4: Compare 3 Digit Numbers
- 2.NBT.5: Add and Subtract within 100
- 2.NBT.6 Add up to 4 Numbers
At the end of this classroom transformation, it’s a great idea to hand out a reward to your students. Another idea is to play the “Trick-or-Treat” game. There are cards provided to you labeled both “trick” and “treat” that you can cut out and mix together in a bowl. After your second graders have completed all the assigned math challenges, have them reach into the bowl and pull out a card.
If they get “treat,” they earn a piece of Halloween candy or a cute Halloween trinket. If your student gets “trick,” have them reach into one of the “trick bags” you’ve created. These bags are super easy to make. Simply fill up a few paper bags with miscellaneous items (carrots, tissues, etc.) and label them with Halloween-themed descriptors. Carrots become “monster toes” and fishing line becomes “spider web.” If you’re stuck, I’ve provided a list of ideas for these in the transformation. Students love getting grossed out as they feel around inside the mystery bag, and I would highly recommend giving this activity a try for this transformation!
- Read more about this room transformation in detail here.
- Purchase the Haunted House for 2nd Grade Room Transformation here.
Beach Classroom Transformation
Our fourth choice–Can you go on vacation without leaving your classroom? The answer is yes with the Beach Classroom Transformation. Second-graders travel to Hawaii when your classroom is transformed with beachy decorations such as signs, posters, and colorful leis. Throughout the day, students solve 10 beach-themed math challenges while experiencing a day in the sun.
Second graders practice the following math standards with beach-themed worksheets:
- Measurement and Data
- Operations and Algebraic Thinking
- Geometry
- Numbers in Base Ten
Not only do students get to feel like they spent the day in Hawaii during the Beach Classroom Transformation, but they get to learn about the state too. If you have early finishers, try out the QR Code Activity. There are beachy posters provided for you with QR codes stamped on them. Have your students use their own devices or ones given by the school to scan the codes, which lead to fun facts about Hawaii. If QR codes aren’t possible for you, there is also a written version of the fun facts included in this transformation.
- Read more about this room transformation in detail here.
- Purchase the Beach Day for 2nd Grade Room Transformation here.
Coffee Shop Classroom Transformation
The fifth room transformation is coffee shop day! In one of my favorite 2nd grade classroom transformations, your classroom transforms into a café. Your second-graders will become baristas as they solve 10 coffee-themed math challenges around the classroom. Decorate your room with coffee shop posters, signs, and coffee cups to enhance the experience.
Your baristas are tasked with solving challenges with the following math standards:
- add within 100
- subtract within 100
- use place value strategies
- Read more about this room transformation in detail here.
- Purchase the Coffee Shop Day for 2nd Grade Room Transformation here.
Thanksgiving Parade Classroom Transformation
Celebrate Thanksgiving with your students with the Thanksgiving Parade Classroom Transformation! Second graders will experience the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade right in your classroom as they solve 10 Thanksgiving-themed math challenges. There are a variety of posters, banners, and signs included to decorate your classroom. And if you want it to feel even more like a real parade, you can buy a few balloons to set the scene.
Second-graders practice the following Thanksgiving-themed math standards:
- add and subtract within 100
- add and subtract within 20 fluently
- place value within 1000
- even and odd numbers
- compare 3 digit numbers with <,>, or =
- word problems within 100
- telling time to the 5 minute
- standard, word, and expanded form within 1000
- identify money
- Read more about this room transformation in detail here.
- Purchase the Thanksgiving Day Parade for 2nd Grade Room Transformation here.
Ice Cream Shop Classroom Transformation
I scream, you scream, we all scream for the Ice Cream Shop Classroom Transformation! Bring your second-graders into an ice cream parlor for the day to solve 10 ice-cream-themed math challenges. Hang delicious decorations around your room, from ice cream signs to banners to even giant blow-ups if you want. This transformation is completely customizable and fun for your students no matter how much effort you put in.
The Ice Cream Shop Classroom Transformation has second-graders practice identifying coins and solving money word problems. Students reinforce their knowledge of pennies, quarters, dimes, and nickels. By the end of this transformation, your students will be fluent with money.
This delicious transformation is a guaranteed way to help your second-graders better understand math concepts. A little change of environment or a sweet prize promised at the end of the transformation motivates students to learn skills and remember them long after the transformation is over.
- Read more about this room transformation in detail here.
- Purchase the Ice Cream Shop Day for 2nd Grade Room Transformation here.
Royal Classroom Transformation
Turn your students into kings and queens in the Royal Classroom Transformation! Use the provided banners, signs, and posters to transform your classroom into a castle for the day. Students will spend the day solving 10 royal-themed math challenges all the while experiencing the royal treatment.
The Royal Classroom Transformation includes royal-themed worksheets that practice the following math standards:
- telling time to the hour
- telling time to the 5 minute
- draw hands on a clock
- write time
- identify AM or PM
- identify what “quarter till, half past” terms mean
- Read more about this room transformation in detail here.
- Purchase the Royalty Day for 2nd Grade Room Transformation here.
Leprechaun Classroom Transformation
Next up–Treat everyone with the luck of the Irish by trying out the Leprechaun Classroom Transformation! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by decorating your classroom to match the theme. Additionally, leprechaun posters, banners, and other decorations are included for you to make the day special. Purchasing a few green tablecloths or leprechaun hats is also a great way to set the scene as your second-graders solve 10 Leprechaun-themed math challenges.
Accordingly, your second-grade leprechauns will solve worksheets with the following math standards:
- Adding Coins
- Answering Questions about Graphs
- Expanded Form
- Addition and Subtraction Facts within 20
- Adding 3 Numbers
- Geometry
- Place Value Drawings
- Even/Odd
- Add/Subtract Multiples of 10/100
- Comparing 3 Digit Numbers
- Read more about this room transformation in detail here.
- Purchase the Leprechaun Day for 2nd Grade Room Transformation here.
Boot Camp Classroom Transformation
Ten-hut! The Boot Camp Transformation is the perfect way to test your students’ recitation and memorization skills. Second graders will enter a boot-camp-themed classroom and are tasked with both solving worksheets and memorizing math facts. This transformation is great for review days and ensures your students remember what they need to know.
Thus, enlist your second graders with the task of practicing the following math standards:
- Version #1: Addition Facts from 1-20 (Recite Facts)
- Then, there’s Version #2: Subtraction Facts from 1-20 (Recite Facts)
- Version #3: Addition Facts from 1-20 (Practice Math Facts on Paper)
- Finally, in Version #4: Subtraction Facts from 1-20 (Practice Math Facts on Paper)
The Boot Camp Classroom Transformation is also a great way to get your kids moving around the classroom while practicing mental math and recitation. Students will spend a certain amount of time memorizing math facts and then come recite them to you. There are also regular worksheet options provided if needed as well. Furthermore, no matter which option you choose, your second graders will never forget the fun they had during this transformation and always remember the math facts they learned.
- Read more about this room transformation in detail here.
- Purchase the Boot Camp Day for 2nd Grade Room Transformation here.
In conclusion, hope you enjoyed reading about these 2nd grade classroom transformations and that you consider trying one out with your second-graders! Bringing a little excitement to your classroom is guaranteed to enrich your students’ learning experience while giving them a day to remember for years to come.
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