About the store
That One Cheerful Classroom is owned and operated by Melissa Martinez and Arissa Enloe, two experienced educators with a combined background spanning elementary and middle school classrooms.
Melissa is a former K–4 teacher from Kansas City, Missouri. She has taught Kindergarten, a K–3 behavior program, full-year virtual 3rd grade, and 4th grade ELA. She now stays home with her children while continuing to support teachers through high-quality classroom resources and professional development.
Arissa brings 15 years of classroom experience, teaching K–8 math in public school settings. She currently serves as a K–8 math teacher and curriculum designer with That One Cheerful Classroom, using her extensive math background to help create clear, effective, and standards-aligned resources.
Together, we design resources grounded in real classroom experience and focused on helping teachers feel confident and supported.
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Volcano Cut and Paste Craft 3D Diorama Hands On Science Project Activity
Make reviewing volcanoes fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about volcanoes and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents the volcanoes. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life! Here’s what you’ll get:a pre-colored page for the background and volcanoesblack and white pages for students to color thei
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General Science, Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.3.1.G
, SCIENCE.3.2.A
, SCIENCE.3.10.C
Coral Reef Ocean Habitat Diorama Research Project 3D Pop Up Craftivity w Rubric
Students love it when they get to create projects and make their learning come to life. This hands on activity helps students explore ocean habitats and coral reefs while designing their own 3D pop up diorama. It's a creative way for students to demonstrate what they've learned about ocean ecosystems and the animals that live there. After researching coral reefs and ocean habitats, students plan and design their own habitat diorama, using a shoebox or a similar box. Using the printable templates
1st - 4th
General Science, Science
Animal Habitat 3D Diorama Science Project Activity Bundle
Bring science to life with this 3D Animal Habitat Diorama Bundle! Students build models of the desert, tundra, savanna, rainforest, and polar habitats while learning about animals, adaptations, and ecosystems. A fun, hands-on activity perfect for your life science or habitat unit.This bundle includes six themed habitat 3D diorama sets:Desert HabitatTundra HabitatSavanna HabitatRainforest HabitatPolar HabitatWhy Teachers Love ItEasy prep—just print, cut, and create!Encourages creativity, coll
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General Science, Other (Science)
Ocean Animal Theme Craft 3D Diorama Science Project Pop Up Activity
Students love doing projects and making their learning come to life! This project is perfect for hands-on activities and understanding ocean animals. Students learn about oceans and their amazing animals and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents coral reefs. Here’s what you’ll get:pre-colored background scenesblack and white pages for students to color their interactive piecesrubric
1st - 5th
General Science, Science
Water Cycle Project 3D Diorama Science Cut and Paste Craft Activity
Make reviewing the water cycle fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about the water cycle and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents the water cycle. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life! Here’s what you’ll get:pre-colored page for the background decorationblack and white page representing the c
2nd - 4th
General Science, Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.4.1.G
Food Chain Cut and Paste 3D Diorama Science Project Pop Up Craft Activity
Students love it when they do projects and make their learning come to life! This project is perfect for hands-on activities and understanding the Food Chain. Students learn about the food chain and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents the food chain. Here’s what you’ll get:pre-colored pages for a quick cut and prepblack and white pages for students to color their own background an
1st - 4th
General Science, Science
Layers of the Earth 3D Diorama Science Project Pop Up Craft Activity
Make reviewing the layers of the earth fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about earth layers and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents the layers of the earth. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life! Here’s what you’ll get:colorful earth layersblack and white earth layersblack and white labelsr
2nd - 4th
Earth Sciences, Science
Rainforest Ecosystem Cut and Paste 3D Diorama Science Project Craft Activity
Students love doing projects and making their learning come to life! This project is perfect for hands-on activities and understanding the rainforest. Students learn about the rainforest ecosystem and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and creating a creative scene representing a pond ecosystem. Here’s what you’ll get:pre-colored pages for a quick cut and preppre-colored interactive pieces for students to cut, and decorate withrub
1st - 5th
General Science, Science
Also included in: Animal Habitat 3D Diorama Science Project Activity Bundle
Rock Cycle Interactive Diagram Activity 3D Diorama Science Project Pop Up Craft
Make reviewing the rock cycle fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about the rock cycle and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents the rock cycle. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life! Here’s what you’ll get in this rock cycle project:pre-colored pages for a quick cut and prepblack and white pag
2nd - 6th
General Science, Science
Tundra Biomes and Ecosystems Project 3D Diorama Science Pop Up Craft Activity
Make reviewing tundra biomes fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about the tundra biome and animals that live there and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents the tundra biome. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life! Here’s what you’ll get:pre-colored page for a backgroundblack and white pages fo
2nd - 6th
General Science, Science
Also included in: Animal Habitat 3D Diorama Science Project Activity Bundle
Pond Ecosystem Cut and Paste 3D Diorama Science Project Pop Up Craft Activity
Students love doing projects and making their learning come to life! This project is perfect for hands-on activities and understanding ponds and pond life. Students learn about ponds in the ecosystem and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and creating a creative scene representing a pond ecosystem. Here’s what you’ll get:pre-colored pages for a quick cut and prepblack and white pages for students to color their own background and
1st - 5th
General Science, Science
Desert Theme Craft 3D Diorama Science Project Pop Up Activity
Students love doing projects and making their learning come to life! This project is perfect for hands-on activities and understanding desert biome. Students learn about the desert and their amazing animals and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents coral reefs. Here’s what you’ll get:pre-colored background scenesblack and white pages for students to color their animalsrubric for eas
1st - 5th
General Science, Science
Also included in: Animal Habitat 3D Diorama Science Project Activity Bundle
Phases of the Moon 3D Diorama Science Project Moon Phases Pop Up Craft Activity
Make reviewing phases of the moon fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about moon phases and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents phases of the moon. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life! Here’s what you’ll get:pre-colored pages for a quick cut and prepblack and white pages for students to col
3rd - 6th
General Science, Science
Layers of Soil Craft 3D Diorama Science Project Pop Up Activity
Make reviewing the layers of soil fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about the soil layers and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents the layers of soil. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life! Here’s what you’ll get:colorful soil layersblack and white soil layersblack and white labelsrubric for
Not Specific
General Science, Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.4.11.C
Plant Life Cycle 3D Diorama Science Project Pop Up Craft Cut and Paste Activity
Make reviewing the plant life cycle fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about the life cycle of a plant and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents the life cycle of a plant. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life! Here’s what you’ll get:pre-colored pages for a quick cut and prepblack and white pa
Not Specific
General Science, Science
Taiga Biomes Project 3D Diorama Science Pop Up Craft Activity
Make reviewing taiga biomes fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about the taiga biome and animals that live there and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents the taiga biome. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life! Here’s what you’ll get:colorful scene backgroundsblack and white animals and treesr
Not Specific
General Science, Science
Atmosphere Layers Cut and Paste 3D Diorama Science Project Pop Up Craft Activity
Make reviewing the atmosphere layers fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about the layers of the atmosphere and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents the atmosphere layers. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life! Here’s what you’ll get:pre-colored pages for a quick cut and prepblack and white pa
3rd - 6th
General Science, Science
Plant Cell Labeling 3D Diorama Science Project Pop Up Craft Activity
Make reviewing plant cells fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about plant cells and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents an plant cell. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life! Here’s what you’ll get:pre-colored pages for a quick cut and prepblack and white pages for students to color their own
Not Specific
General Science, Science
Anatomy of a Leaf Cut and Paste 3D Diorama Science Project Pop Up Craft Activity
Make reviewing the anatomy of a leaf fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about the parts of a leaf and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents the leaf anatomy. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life! Here’s what you’ll get:pre-colored pages for a quick cut and prepblack and white pages for studen
3rd - 5th
General Science, Science
Layers of the Ocean 3D Diorama Science Project Pop Up Craft Activity
Make reviewing the layers of the ocean fun with this engaging hands-on 3D diorama science craft project! Students learn about ocean layers and then decorate a shoe box based on what they learned! Students are responsible for decorating the box and putting a creative scene inside that represents the layers of the ocean. Students love it when they get to do projects and make their learning come to life! Here’s what you’ll get:2 pages of colored ocean with labels2 pages of black and white ocean wit
Not Specific
General Science, Science
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About the store
Experience
That One Cheerful Classroom is owned and operated by Melissa Martinez and Arissa Enloe, two experienced educators with a combined background spanning elementary and middle school classrooms.
Melissa is a former K–4 teacher from Kansas City, Missouri. She has taught Kindergarten, a K–3 behavior program, full-year virtual 3rd grade, and 4th grade ELA. She now stays home with her children while continuing to support teachers through high-quality classroom resources and professional development.
Arissa brings 15 years of classroom experience, teaching K–8 math in public school settings. She currently serves as a K–8 math teacher and curriculum designer with That One Cheerful Classroom, using her extensive math background to help create clear, effective, and standards-aligned resources.
Together, we design resources grounded in real classroom experience and focused on helping teachers feel confident and supported.
Teaching style
Our teaching style focuses on hands-on, engaging, and student-centered learning experiences that meet grade-level standards.
We believe students learn best when instruction is clear, interactive, and purposeful. Our resources are designed to build understanding, increase confidence, and keep students actively involved through games, guided notes, reading comprehension activities, and skill-based practice.
Every resource is created with teachers in mind, easy to implement, flexible for differentiation, and meaningful for students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Melissa hosts annual virtual conferences for upper elementary math and ELA teachers, supporting educators with practical strategies they can immediately use in their classrooms. She has been running professional development events for over four years, collaborating with teachers from across the country.
Arissa brings deep classroom expertise from both public and private school settings, including helping open and teach in a private school. Her leadership and experience continue to shape the instructional quality of our math resources.
My own education history
Melissa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She is also working toward a Master’s Degree in ESOL.
Arissa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Together, our education backgrounds support a strong focus on effective lesson design, student understanding, and standards-aligned instruction.
Additional biographical information
That One Cheerful Classroom was created to help teachers save time while providing engaging, high-quality resources their students will enjoy.
As classroom teachers, curriculum designers, and moms, we understand the realities of teaching and strive to create resources that are practical, flexible, and effective. Our goal is to support teachers with materials they can trust and use with confidence.
You can find classroom tips, freebies, and updates on our blog, That One Cheerful Classroom, and by joining our email community.
Questions or need support? Please use the TPT Q&A section or email us at melissa@thatonecheerfulclassroom.com
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