Show Me 5

Establishing classroom rules sets the tone of a class, provides clear guidelines on how to behave, decreases instances of unexpected behaviour.

Why Show Me 5?

·       To start it right at the start of the lesson or activity

·       Promote positive behaviors in class.

·       Get students’ attention and refocus.

·       Keep students on task for better lesson engagement.

·       Improves students’ academic learning.

·   Easy and manageable for teachers to implement single verbal cue.

Implementing Show Me 5 cue

1.     Introduction of “Show Me 5” as a class wide strategy. To teach and explain explicitly to the students of all the 5 rules of Show Me 5

1. Identify your signal: Decide on a verbal and physical signal. One common and effective One common and effective signal is to firmly say, “Show Me Five,” while raising your right hand.

2. Students return your signal: Each student should respond to the signal by stopping their activities, looking at the teacher and raising one hand in the air or responding in a way the teacher requests.

3.  Hold your signal: Hold your hand in position until each student stops activity and directs attention to the teacher.

4. Teach and practice your signal: Make sure that students know the procedure and expectations. Keep practicing until the students become silent and provide their attention every time the signal is used.

2.     Use the “Show Me 5” cue at any time during a lesson to encourage structure and desirable behavior

·       Regrouping the students to focus their attention back.

·       Making transitions to a new activity.

·       Providing directions during a large, loud activity, such as a field trip or assembly.

3.     Refer to the noticeboard consistently to enforce the strategies (routines or rules).