Is, “Shhhhhh!” notworking? Well, here are a fewtricks for you to try!
Student Heroes
5-4-3-2-1-zero (Holdup hand and put down one finger at a time.)
I’m looking for my (Makecircles with index fingers and thumbs and
student heroes. placearound eyes like glasses.)
*Call the names ofchildren who are sitting quietly.
SpecialSignals
Blowbubbles. Challenge children tolook at you and be quiet before all the bubblespop.
Opena music box. When children hearthe music they should freeze.
Blinkthe lights, play a xylophone, or make some other unique noise or motion.
Simon Says
Begin a game of Simon Says:
Simonsays clap three times.
Simonsays put your hands in the air.
Simonsays touch your ears.
Simonsays blink your eyes, etc.
As children join in the game lower yourvoice as you say:
Simonsays put your hands in your lap and
listento me…line up at the door…get out your
mathbooks, etc.
Look at ____!
If you can findone child in your room exhibiting the behavior you are looking for then you cansay, “If you don’t know what to do, look at child’s name.”
Magic Clap
Explain to the children that you have amagic signal that only your class will know about. Every time you clap your hands, you want them to repeat theclap and look at you. Practice clapping various patterns until all the children have joinedin..
If You CanHear My Voice
In a normal voice say:
If you can hear my voice, clap yourhands one time.
In a softer voice say:
Ifyou can hear my voice, clap your hands two times.
In a whisper voice say:
Ifyou can hear my voice, please look at me.
Continue lowering your voice until childrenare focused on you.
Criss Cross
Criss cross, (Siton floor and cross legs.)
Be your own boss. (Foldyour arms and nod head.)
Sitting Chant
1, 2, 3, 4 - glue your bottoms to the floor.
5, 6, 7, 8 - hands to yourself and sit upstraight.
