Translate a Poem
Students can have fun with this language exercise, and communicate with classes in other countries on the internet.
Classroom-to-Classroom
Pairing Different Grades
Simple activities to do if you can have two grade levels together, such as 2nd and 5th, for 30 minutes or so.
Seasonal Themes for Combining Younger and Older Grades
Put an older student with a younger one, in this self-esteem building exercise. Using a Thanksgiving theme, like “Write a story from the turkey’s point of view”, have the younger student tell the story, with the older writing it down.