35 ESL Warm-up Activities for Small Classes

Warm-up activities provide students with an opportunity to prepare for class by practicing the language skills they will need.

ESL warm-up activities can be used in small classes to help students prepare for the day. Activities vary in difficulty, so they can be tailored to the level of the class. Some activities can also be used to help students practice their reading and writing skills.

Many of the activities can be done in pairs or groups, which can help students know each other and build relationships. Some of the activities can also be used to practice cooperative learning.

The activities are listed in alphabetical order, but they can be organized in any way that makes them easier to use.

Activities

1. Build a Snowman
2. Draw a Picture
3. Grammar Games
4. Play a Memory Game
5. Practice Reading
6. Practice Writing
7. Practice Speaking
8. Sing a Song
9. Sort Pictures
10. Practice Listening
11. Practice Math
12. Practice Technology
13. Practice Foreign Language
14. Practice Geography
15. Practice Social Studies
16. Practice Religion
17. Practice crafts
18. Practice cooking
19. Practice plants
20. Practice with animals
21. Practice work
22. Practice decision making
23. Practice interviewing
24. Practice basic manners
25. Practice traveling
26. Practice budgeting
27. Practice team building
28. Practice time management
29. Practice stress management
30. Practice health and fitness
31. Practice job search
32. Practice meeting new people
33. Practice basic conversation
34. Practice interview questions
35. Practice basic conversation