These days I try to consistently use the first few minutes of class for “Bell Ringers” or “Bell Work”. The main benefit for me to transition the students into the routines for my class. It also keeps me consistent with their other classes and an initiative on our campus. We spend anywhere from 5-10 minutes. I then interrupt them to review or introduce new instruction and then it’s back to work. I designated a section of my board to hang examples of appropriate bell activities.