2014-2015 Weekly Bellwork Schedule Posters

Well, I’ve decided on my weekly bellwork schedule for the upcoming school year.  This past year, I had 3 special weekly tasks – Good Things Mondays, Weird and Wacky Wednesdays, and Friday Funnies.

All year long, my students begged for something to do on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  I never implemented anything on these days because I couldn’t come up with anything I wanted to do on a weekly basis.

This school year, I am aiming for consistency.  So, I decided to start off the school year with a small activity for each day.  These are short activities that don’t take a lot of time.  Good Things probably takes the longest.  But, I wouldn’t trade it for anything.  I’ve learned so much about my students from doing Good Things–things they probably wouldn’t share otherwise.

Weekly Bellwork Schedule

Good Things Monday

At the beginning of class, students will have the opportunity to share with the class a good thing that has happened recently in their life.

Trivia Tuesdays

Every Tuesday, I will research a fun trivia fact to share with my classes.

Witzzle Wednesdays

On Wednesdays, we will begin class by playing a game (or two) (or three) of Witzzle for a piece of candy.  

(Brain) Teaser Thursdays

I love brain teasers.  Every Thursday, I will select a brain teaser to share with my students.  I will set a timer for 3 minutes or so and give the students a chance to work on the problem.  This is going to be hard for me, but I’m not going to give my students the answers.

Friday Funnies

My kids make fun of my jokes.  A lot.  They give me pity laughs so I don’t feel bad about myself.  But, it’s fun.  And, I enjoy looking up a joke or two to share with my students on Fridays.  It lightens the mood.  I stole the Friday Funnies idea from Lisa Henry.

Since 3/5 of these are new, I decided to make me a set of posters to display in my classroom.  This will remind me what to play for each day.  And, my students will be able to keep me accountable for making sure that I don’t forget!