In a world full of apps and digital tools, sometimes the most powerful classroom connections happen with nothing more than paper, name tags, and a little imagination. In this episode, we explore some of our favorite community-building ideas, and add fresh, low-tech strategies that get students moving, talking, and genuinely engaging—with each other and with the language. Whether you’re just starting the term or looking to reboot your class culture mid-semester, these ideas are easy to implement, low on tech, and high on impact.
Resources
Other episodes on warm-ups and ice-breakers
Tools and resources mentioned in this episode
- Plickers
- Book: A Teacher’s Guide to Learning Student Names
- Book: Talk Your Head off (and Write Too!)
- Qball Pro
- Social Emotional Scales
- Rebus puzzles
- The Blind Men and The Elephant
Fun Finds
- Ixchell – Mexican musician / singer: Humbe
- Brent – Origami Pour-Over Dripper