All teachers know that time filler activities are important forms of classroom management—and the key is to have these ideas ready to go when needed. Who knows when you’ll have to fill those empty minutes before lunch, or before a special, or when a lesson plan you thought was fabulous suddenly becomes distinctly nonfabulous. Hey, it happens. Here are time fillers that work for a variety of grade levels. Enjoy!

Quick Go-To Activities for the Classroom

Originally published on The Mailbox® blog.

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