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Bell Ringer Activities for January – Number and Word of the Day for Elementary

Elevate Your Morning Routine with The Daily Think!

Start each day with purpose and excitement using The Daily Think—your go-to resource for bell ringer activities, do-now activities, and welcome work in second-grade classrooms this January! This engaging and versatile morning work solution builds essential skills like vocabulary, number sense, and critical thinking while keeping students motivated and focused.

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What’s Included?

Each slide features three interactive sections designed to spark curiosity and learning:

• Word of the Day: Boost vocabulary with creative activities like Word Makeover and Act It Out.
• Number of the Day: Strengthen math fluency with fun tasks that develop number sense and problem-solving skills.
• Daily Thinking Challenge: Inspire critical thinking and creativity with activities like What Doesn’t Belong?, Picture Prompts, Tiny Timeline, and Doodle Day.

Why You’ll Love The Daily Think:

• Engaging Bell Ringer Activities: Keep students eager to participate with a variety of exciting, brain-boosting tasks.
• No-Prep, Time-Saving Design: Simply display the slides and get started—no extra prep needed!
• Flexible Use: Perfect for do now activities, morning meetings, centers, early finishers, or even homework.
• Winter-Themed Fun: Seasonal prompts bring a cozy, winter vibe without focusing on specific holidays.

This Resource Includes:

• A full month of The Daily Think slides (available in PowerPoint and Google Slides formats).
• Editable templates for using your own word and number of the day.
• A student-friendly worksheet to record daily answers (front and back for each week).
• A reference sheet with number words and visual aids for student support.
• Teacher notes with tips for maximizing engagement.
• Answer keys for easy reference.

The Daily Think is the perfect way to simplify your morning routine while providing meaningful, skill-building welcome work that sets a positive tone for the day.

Download your copy today and make your mornings more productive, engaging, and fun!

Happy Teaching,
Hilary