Do you know the secret to starting your math class on the right foot? It’s all in the warm-up! A great bell ringer not only sets the tone for the day but also engages your students and gets them thinking critically right from the start.

In this episode, we’ll explore:
✔️ Why warm-ups are essential for focus and engagement.
✔️ Five practical bell ringer ideas to energize your math class.
✔️ A simple, bonus warm-up strategy you can implement tomorrow—even if you’re short on prep time!

💡 Key Takeaway: Warm-ups aren’t just time fillers—they’re powerful tools that build routine, reinforce skills, and spark curiosity.

Resources Mentioned:
➡️ Word Problem of the Day Warm-Ups on TpT

✨ Ready-to-go warm-up resources are available now to simplify your planning and engage your students!

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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

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