32 Print-and-Go Starter Slips | Engaging Bell Ringers / Do Nows for Any Subject

If those first few minutes of a lesson are spent trying to cut through the noise, these Starter Slips are a must-have!

This set of 32 ready-to-print starter prompts gives students an immediate, purposeful task the moment they sit down, eliminating dead time, boosting engagement, and helping you create a calm, consistent entry routine.

These simple, universal prompts work across subjects and are perfect for upper primary, middle school, and high school, giving you an effortless, reliable way to settle your class without adding to your workload.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

✔ 32 printable starter slips (3 copies of each to a page)

✔ Ready-to-use designs - print, cut, and go

✔ Prompts suitable for upper primary, middle, and high-school ✔ Reusable across topics and units

IMPORTANT NOTE (NOT EDITABLE)

These starter slips come as printable PDFs and are not editable.

If you're looking for a digital, editable, on-screen starter routine, check out my Starter Doors resource. 40 clickable, editable starter tasks perfect for daily entry routines.

WHY STARTER SLIPS ARE A LITTLE BIT OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT MAGIC

♡ Give students a clear, immediate task as they enter

♡ Reduce transition chaos and increase on-task behaviour

♡ Make your start-of-lesson routine predictable and calm

♡ Build thinking, reflection, and engagement habits

♡ Keep students meaningfully busy while you take attendance or settle the class

♡ Support proactive behaviour management by non-verbally reinforcing expectations around engagement!

HOW TO USE THEM

✨ Hand a slip to students as they walk in

✨ Place them on desks before class

✨ Use them as bell work, settling tasks, warm-ups

✨ Collect or allow students to self-check

✨ Keep a stack printed and ready for those moments you need a quick, purposeful start

A small tool with a BIG impact on classroom calm, clarity, and consistency.

SET THE TONE FROM MINUTE ONE

With 32 go-to prompts at your fingertips, you’ll never be stuck for a meaningful starter again, even on your busiest days.