“Line it Up!” is a great team-building activity that allows the group to focus on nonverbal communication, concentration, and accepting mistakes. Time: 2-5 minutes Preparation: I like to use a timer for this and usually have it set up on a screen. Here’s how it works: Students quietly stand up and, without speaking, arrange themselves […]
Looking for a fast-paced, creative activity to spark engagement in your classroom? The Five-Word Challenge is a fun and flexible way to get students thinking quickly, working together, and crafting unique short stories in just a few minutes. How It Works: Group Up – Divide students into teams of 2-5. Get Your Words – Give […]
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Looking for a quick and creative way to challenge your students’ critical thinking and language skills while sparking some laughs? Try Wibble Wobble! In this game, students are given a completely made-up word and must create a sentence that provides enough context clues for others to figure out what the word might mean. The results? […]
Clap-A-Round is a great activity for either an opening or closing. It keys in on teamwork and focus and is simple to play. I’ve found that all age levels enjoy this, even adults! The activity can take as little as 2-3 minutes and can be pushed out longer if needed! Another great perk? No preparation […]
Looking for an easy and engaging way to bring gratitude into your classroom? Try the Gratitude M&M Game! This simple activity sparks reflection and conversation while making gratitude a little more sweet. How It Works: Students randomly grab two or three M&Ms (or Skittles for the chocolate-averse). Each color represents a different category of gratitude. […]
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This fun, fast-paced game was shared with us by a teacher in Pennsylvania, and we couldn’t wait to pass it along! “What’s Going On?” is an easy, high-energy activity that gets students thinking on their feet, building creativity, and working on quick decision-making, all while having a blast. It’s a perfect way to wake up […]
Time: 1–5 minutes Preparation: None. Just space to stomp and clap This simple activity gets students moving while practicing quick mental math. Here’s how it works Explain Horse Math. Share with students: “Today we are going to count like horses, and horses only count using 1s and 5s! Our goal is to see how fast […]
Time: 3–5 minutes Preparation: None. Just space for students to stand and flail arms This simple activity gets everyone moving, laughing, and thinking quickly. The objective is to be the last person standing. Here’s how it works: Introduce the game. Tell students you are the Big Cheese and their goal is to beat you and […]
“Positivity 21” classroom counting game is a simple yet fun game often used for team-building, decision-making, or as an icebreaker. Here’s how to play: Objective: The goal is NOT to be the person who says “21”. Setup: Players stand or sit in a circle. Time: A complete game with 20 students takes about 5 minutes. […]