As we prepare our students for new learning, it's good practice to start with a quick, engaging activity, that aligns with learning objectives, captures learners' curiosity and interest, and draws on prior knowledge to set the stage for what's to come. The activities should be no longer than 5-8 minutes, and grab students' attention.

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Add a post to this blog that has no more than 3 sentences that you could use as an anticipatory set for a learning activity in your classroom.  Here's an example...

When I say, "GO!" you'll have 1 minute to count all the triangles you see in our classroom...  "GO!"