Bell work template (free printable daily warm-up page)
A blank daily page for the first five minutes of class: a box for the warm-up task, lines to write on, and two short prompts. Project the task, print a stack, and collect them as an exit pass.
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About this sheet
The first five minutes of class set the tone for the hour. A bell work page gives students something to do the moment they sit down, and using the same page every day turns it into a routine they no longer need to be told about. The top box holds the day's warm-up task, which you can project on the board so the paper is where thinking goes. Below it sit three lines for a short written response, and two prompts at the foot, one for today's goal and one for what the student needs help with. Collect the pages at the door as an exit pass, and glance at the help box to see who needs you first.
Grades: 3 to 8. Best in: August, September, January.
How to use it
- Edit the box heading, the lines heading and the two prompts so they match your daily routine.
- Print a stack, post the day's task on the board, and let students start as soon as they sit down.
- Collect the pages at the end of class or the start of the next, and scan the help box to plan who to check on.
Five ideas for class
- Keep the page identical every day so students know exactly where to look and what to do without any reminder from you.
- Put the task on the board and keep the page for thinking, which saves paper and lets you change tasks without reprinting.
- Read the help box each afternoon and note two students to check in with first thing tomorrow, before the work begins.
- Rotate the warm-up between review, a puzzle and a writing prompt through the week, so the routine stays steady while the content stays fresh.
- For daily review problems that change on their own, try the Peabody morning work maker and paste the result on the board.
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Questions
Is this only for the start of class?
No. It works as a warm-up, a do-now, a bell ringer or a five-minute exit task. Change the headings to match whichever routine you use.
Does it include the task itself?
The warm-up box is blank for the day's task, which you can write by hand or project on the board. The page is where students do their thinking.
Can I print a stack at once?
Yes. Print as many copies as your class needs, and keep them in a tray at the door so students can pick one up as they enter.
How do I save it as a PDF?
Choose Print, then pick “Save as PDF” as the printer. Only the sheet prints: the page around it is hidden. You can also save a sheet as a PNG image under the preview.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. Switch to Black and white beside the sheet: fills turn white and lines turn black, so it saves ink and photocopies cleanly.
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