#25This episode is the first in a series of episodes that I will publish 4-5 times a year.  In these "Go-To Activities for Your Teacher Toolbox" episodes you will hear suggestions for go-to activities and games that require little-to-no prep and can be easily modified for any language or proficiency level.Why Games and Activities:useful teaching and learning toolparticularly useful when engaging and motivating unwilling and disinterested studentsopportunities to practice speaking and understanding the target languageplaying in (with) the language and building confidenceBrain Breaks - keep interest and focusprovide a relaxed context for risk-taking, lowering the affective filterand building community in the classroom.4 games and activities that are:little to no prepcan be pulled out at any timeare easily adapted to proficiency level of classThe games and activities:JumpLet’s Go (Digital Version)Cards with Secret CardWrap aroundConnect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom CommunityWork with Joshua either in person or remotely.Sign up for Talking Points, my weekly newsletter with tips, tools and resources for language teachers.wlclassrom.comTwitter:  @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group