More than just busy work, these short, playful activities will help frazzled teachers to refocus a group, release excess energy, or start class with a bang!

Organized around common classroom challenges, the book offers a wide variety of activities that turn potential problems into opportunities, from relaxing activities to stimulate the imagination to lively motivators and activities that mix talk with action to getting involved and working together towards a common goal. Ideal for both new and experienced teachers, this handy guide promotes active classroom learning that involves competition, cooperation, and opportunities to focus on real learning.