Tier 1 Practices  |  Prevention

Attention Signals

Creating a classroom ritual where a consistent signal is used to obtain students’ attention.

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Attention Signals - SEL Classroom Guide

A slideshow with short, teacher-created videos that walk through the what, why, when, and how of this strategy.

[teacher turns music off, students know that it means he's about to speak]

Teacher: "Scooby, Scooby Doo," Students: "Where are you?"

Teacher: "Avengers," Students: "Assemble!"

21 Attention-Grabbing Tips for the Classroom

A menu of techniques for attention signals, all submitted by teachers.

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