As an education major, I'm looking for ideas on ways that I can incorperate fun into my lessons. I've heard of students being awarded 'money' to buy small items form a 'shop' in the classroom. Other teachers have some sort of 'catch;' that can be used in the event that a lesson ends early, etc to keep students occupied. (For example, one of my professors had a hockey goal in his class and woud play a little hockey in the back of the classroom.) I'm looking for details on any activities that teachers have in their classroom that help to create a community in the class and /or can be used in the event that I need something to fill a short amount of time. (All my profs tell us to alway over plan and have some sort of activity ready to go when needed.) Thank you in advance for your ideas! P.S. If you have more details on the money thing in the class - I'd appreciate that as well.

p.s. I'm looking for ideas for Elem. Education students