Moments of the day
Warm-up screens
The first few minutes of class set the tone for the entire lesson. A thoughtful warm-up helps students shift their focus to learning, review previous material, and get ready to participate.
Projecting a warm-up screen gives everyone a clear routine. With visual prompts and interactive activities, students know exactly what to do as soon as they enter the room, making transitions smoother and saving you time.
Templates for Warm-up screens
Pre-K (ages 3–5)
Warm-up routine for pre-K (ages 3–5)
A simple, visual warm-up routine for pre-K with timer, name picker, checklist, and drawing board.
Kindergarten to 2nd grade
Warm-up routine for kindergarten–2nd grade
A simple warm-up screen for K–2 with timer, checklist, drawing, and class tools.
Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)
Warm-up routine for grades 3–5
A ready-made warm-up screen for grades 3–5: instructions, timer, checklist, and more—easy to adapt for any subject.
Grades 6-8 (ages 11–14)
Warm-up routine for grades 6–8
A ready-to-use warm-up screen for grades 6–8 with timer, checklist, name picker, and drawing board.
Grades 9–12 (ages 14–18)
Warm-up routine for grades 9–12
A ready-made warm-up screen for high school: timer, checklist, name picker, and more. Free and fully customizable for teachers.
Why teachers like it
- Smoothly start each lesson with clear routines.
- Engage students right from the beginning of class.
- Save time with ready-made, adaptable templates for every grade.
How to set it up
- 1Sign in to Edform and go to Classroom screens.
- 2Pick a warm-up template for your grade level or subject.
- 3Edit the prompts or activities if you want to match your lesson goals.
- 4Project the screen as students arrive.
- 5Let students respond on their devices, or discuss as a group.
Tips
- Change up the activity each week to keep things fresh.
- Use a visual timer so students know how long they have.
- Add a quick poll or question to check in on students’ mood or understanding.
- Invite students to share their answers or ideas after the timer ends.
Questions teachers ask
What kinds of warm-up activities are included?
Templates include quick questions, brain teasers, reflection prompts, polls, and short review tasks for all ages.
Can I use these screens with any device?
Yes, you can project the screens from any computer or interactive whiteboard. Students can join polls and activities on their phones or tablets.
Do I need to create my own warm-ups?
No, you can use the ready-made templates as they are, or customize them to fit your class.