Focus & Calm5 min Silent None
Silent line-up
Line up in order — silently.
Forces non-verbal communication.
Instructions
Ask students to line up in order — by birthday, shoe size or height. No words at all. When they think they're done — check.
Classroom timer
5:00
Best used when
Before pair work or after a chaotic start.
Variation
Three different orderings in a row, no pauses.
Time
5 min
Noise
Silent
Prep
None
How did it go?
Quick evaluation — helps you find what works again.