This article features energizing and surprising activities for children at group time. In the drawing activity, children are asked to give instructions on how to draw a picture using vocabulary and descriptive language. In the mailbox activity, children will be surprised to discover that they have mail at group time. Mailboxes can be used for creating group-time and transition-time buddies. They are also a great way to practice names and to make connections that will help children feel like they are part of the group throughout the day. Among other things, this article presents other activities like the Silly Talk and the Mixed-Up Animal Game.