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Do nows, also known as bellringers or bell work, are quick activities that students complete when they first enter the classroom.
A do now sets the tone for a successful day of learning by helping students transition from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, getting them engaged with the lesson ahead.
Whether your students are in elementary, secondary, or high education classroom, they can benefit from a 5-minute do now activity prior to their lessons.
Here are 4 quick do now activites you can use in your classroom today.
A learning reflection asks students to start their lesson with a reflection on the previous lesson.
Ask students to write about what they learned in the last lesson, what challenges they faced, and what they found interesting.
Learning reflection do nows not only help students retain material, but also help teachers to gain insights for future lesson planning.
Journaling do nows are great for enhancing writing skills and encouraging self-expression. They are a calm way to transition students into the day's lesson.
Ask students to reflect on a prompt related to today's lesson, or get them to explore personal responses to a topic. Your students will feel more engaged with the lesson ahead and be able to relate future content to their personal experiences and thoughts.
Using quizzes as do-now activities ensures continuous learning and keeps content fresh in students' minds. They are a great way to conduct low-stakes formative assessment with your students.
The quiz can cover concepts from a past lesson to help teachers quickly uncover knowledge gaps before moving on to new content. Quizzes help reinforce learning and set a productive tone for the day.
Starting the lesson with a quick game related to the learning material will help energize your students and activate interest in the lesson ahead.
Icebreakers are perfect for warming up students at the start of the day, and can also be tied to group activities or start-of-term objectives.
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