Bell Ringers

Create a Meme!

Just so you know – young people are great at writing memes. If you don’t believe me, try giving your students these short creative writing tasks. You’ll be pleasantly surprised. Activity 1: Activity 2: Activity 3: Activity #4: Activity #5: Worksheet: If any of my resources have helped you in your classroom, feel free to donate here. Thank you!

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Who Said It?

For the following activities, students need to guess who wrote each quote. This is a class favorite – so be ready for fun! Who Said It: Tupac or Shakespeare? Who Said It: Mark Twain or Shakira? Worksheet: Who Said It: Taylor Swift or Ernest Hemingway? Worksheet: Who Said It: Jane Austen or Drake? Worksheet: If you like what you see what you see, feel free to support me by donating below. Thank you for the […]

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13 Icebreaker Activities for Your Classroom!

Here are some icebreakers that I use with my students. I hope they help! Name 3 Things You Couldn’t Live Without! Worksheet: Would You Rather…? Worksheet: Whodunit? Worksheet: You Can Only Keep 3 Things! Worksheet: Random Fact! Worksheet: Create a Top 10 List Worksheet: What are 3 Languages You Would Like to Learn? Worksheet: Create an Academic Goal for the Week Worksheet: I Feel Amazing When… Worksheet: What are Three Things From Your Bucket List? […]

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Flags Challenges/Quizzes

There is something about flags. Maybe it is the wanderlust they evoke, or the way they remind us of the broader world we are part of.  Flags serve as an international language. You can have a student who barely speaks English, and you can still bond over flags.  Flags are also a tool to practice country names in English. Here’s  a set of “chill” activities I use after a test or grueling lesson. Students gather […]

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