Although the activities may be completed in 2 to 15 minutes, some may require instruction the first time they are used. However, once students can manage the activities independently, you will be free to confer with individual students making otherwise wasted time even more productive. 2 to 10 Minute Activities 1. Substitute C ombine A dapt M inify or Magnify P ut to other uses. E liminate R everse Set a time limit, and have students share their new creation.
Sharing helps rigid thinkers loosen up and provides reinforcement for creative thinkers.
List Making Have students make lists like those in Edward de Bono's in his thinking skills materials . If you are unfamiliar with de Bono's material, be sure to treat yourself to it, as it's effective and great fun. The Daily Fix which updates daily contains jokes, quotations and a new vocabulary word for the day. Guessing Mystery bag - Students ask yes or no questions to guess what's in a bag. Numbers - Students must guess the questions to the answers you write on the board.