Classroom Management

Signals to Get Attention and “Brain Breaks”

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1, 2, 3, eyes on me

1, 2, 3, quiet as can be

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I fold my hands upon my lap

I cross my legs just so.

I sit up very very straight

Its listening time you know

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Talking Circles: Gather your children in a circle. They are free to respond how they want however they should address the question or issue present, only one person talks at a time (the person holding the object), do not make comment to what someone else has to say, speakers should feel free to express themselves in any way that is comfortable.

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Give me five.

1-mouth closed

2-eyes on the speaker

3-body still

4-hands free (empty)

5-listen and think along

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One finger one thumb keep moving (3X)

We’ll all be merry and bright

One finger one thumb one foot keep moving (3x)

We’ll all be merry and bright

One finger one thumb one foot other foot keep moving (3x)

Add one hand, other hand, etc.

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Open, shut them (2X)

Give a little clap

Open, shut them (2X)

Lay them in your lap

Open, shut them (2X)

Reach them way up high

Open, shut them (2X)

Quietly wave goodbye!

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Rhythm clapping works well. You clap and them your students echo the rhythm by clapping it back. Variations: stomp, clap, snap, slap legs

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321 Freeze

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Count to 15

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Certificates and positive reinforcers