20 x Thanksgiving Themed Fun Bell Ringer & Starter Slips | Middle & High School

Start every lesson this Thanksgiving season with calm, connection, and purpose. These printable Thanksgiving bell ringers help your middle & high students channel festive energy into meaningful reflection, without the chaos.

Each prompt is designed to spark gratitude, empathy, and self-awareness in just a few minutes. Whether used as starters, brain breaks, or exit tickets, these quick SEL-infused slips bring structure, reflection, and calm focus to every class.

👉 What’s Inside these Thanksgiving Themed Fun Bell Ringer & Starter Slips

• 20 printable bell ringer prompts focused on gratitude and reflection
• Designed for middle and high school classrooms
• Quick, meaningful activities that take only a few minutes
• Flexible for individual, partner, or whole-class use
• Print, cut, and go—no prep required
  

👌These Thanksgiving Printable Starter Slips are Perfect For

• Lesson starters and morning work
• Brain breaks and transition resets
• Exit tickets or reflection slips
• Early finisher or sub plan activities
• Thanksgiving week lessons and wellbeing check-ins

💗 Why You’ll Love These Thanksgiving Starters

• Create instant calm and focus at the start of lessons
• Encourage gratitude and mindfulness in minutes
• Establish predictable routines that support positive behaviour
• Require no prep, simply print and use
• Versatile for any time of day or classroom setting
  

💡Teacher Tip

Use one per day in the lead-up to Thanksgiving, or mix and match for daily SEL reflection. A simple, powerful way to keep lessons calm, connected, and purposeful through the holiday season.

Grab this resource and ALL of the Thanksgiving goodies inside the Thanksgiving Mega Bundle — everything you need to keep the festive season calm, connected, and fun.