Fossil classroom transformation

A Jurassic World classroom transformation or dinosaur themed decor would make learning about prehistoric fossils much more fun and engaging.

A Jurassic World classroom transformation or dinosaur themed decor would make learning about prehistoric fossils much more fun and engaging.

When we started our fossil unit, I wanted to spark my kids’ excitement! I asked my kids to come up to the carpet- a typical request- but then, I asked them to make two columns with some space in the middle. They were a little confused, but complied. As they sat down, I started my monologue: “Please ensure your seats are in the full upright position and all carry-on items have been stowed in the overhead bins or under the seat in front of you. The captain requires that you fasten your…

One of my favorite activities while teaching about plants is this fun “How to Make a Plant Fossil” activity! It’s part of my comprehensive plants unit, found here, but I have included everything you need for this activity in this post!

Check out this fun dinosaur classroom transformation for 3rd graders. It includes a third grade end of year spiral review. This paleontologist room transformation is great for math stations, centers, rotations, review, test prep, early or fast finishers activities. It's a worksheet alternative, enrichment, remediation, individual kids, small groups, or partners. Second and third graders enjoy ideas & themes. (Year 2, 3, 4) #thirdgrademath #classroomtransformation #mathgames

This was a fun flip! I teamed up with a colleague and that made it even better. Mrs. B and I came in on Sunday and got this done to my room in just a few hours. Yes it does take time to do something like this and yes it almost guarantees you will get a surprise visit from the fire Marshall, but it is worth it when you see the kids amazement and engagement in the classroom. I used phosphate font to type out letters and then cut out to make sign. This is an old box I found to make into a…

For a while I knew I wanted to do a dinosaur room transformation in my classroom. A dinosaur room transformation was on my mind because almost all little boys love dinosaurs and this would time in nicely to our unit on animals. Also, a dinosaur room transformation would be just the thing for my own little guy who was one of my students this year. He has had a passion for dinosaurs since he was a little bitty guy and even at one point said he was going to be a dinosaur when he grew up so....I…

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Students need to know the sequence of how fossils are formed. Used pictures from brainpop.

Bring your child's inner paleontologist to life by making some kids fossils! Even the tiniest tot has a thing for dinosaurs and all things existing in the long period of time. There are just some