Give One, Get One | Prior Knowledge & Review Activity | All Subjects

Jumpstart your lesson with energy and connection using Give One, Get One! This versatile and interactive activity is designed to activate students’ prior knowledge in a collaborative and student-centred way. Whether you're kicking off a new unit, revising content, or sparking discussion, this strategy promotes deep thinking, peer learning, and classroom engagement—all with zero tech required.

What Is This Resource?

Give One, Get One is a fast-paced classroom activity where students begin by writing down their own ideas or knowledge in four boxes. Then, they circulate the room to give one idea to a peer and get one new idea in return. The catch? No repeated ideas! This encourages students to think critically and listen carefully.

What’s included in the resource?

• Teacher instructions: Step-by-step guidance to set up and facilitate the activity effectively.
• Student instructions: Clear, student-friendly directions so learners can independently engage in the task.
• Curriculum Aligned: Add in your topic and purpose statement (learning intention.)
• Editable Give One, Get One gameboards: Ready-to-print templates to suit any topic or subject.
• Reflection prompts: Optional follow-up questions to encourage deeper thinking and class discussion.

Why will teachers love it?

• No prep, no tech: Just print and go—perfect for any classroom setting.
• High engagement: Encourages 100% student participation in a short time frame.
• Adaptable: Use with any subject or topic—vocabulary, content review, prediction, or inquiry.
• Immediate feedback: Teachers can listen in, note misconceptions, and gather insights into student understanding.

Why will students love it?

• Collaborative: Encourages conversation, movement, and shared thinking.
• Empowering: Every student becomes both a knowledge-sharer and learner.
• Low pressure, high value: No right or wrong answers—just an open invitation to think and connect.

Whether you’re introducing a new topic or revisiting key concepts, Give One, Get One is the perfect addition to your lesson toolkit—engaging, effective, and endlessly adaptable.