Attention Signal

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Attention Signals from Elementary Library Routines

I didn't know about attention getting signals until I taught in an Elementary School Library. Suddenly I was exposed to several different ways to quiet down students from different teachers that visited the classroom.


Give Me 5

My current middle school uses Kagan Strategies and the quiet signal is to "Give me 5" and the students raise their hands and should be quiet in 5 4 3 2 1.


Clap

Another strategy that works well with middle school students is the clapping strategy:

  • If you can hear my voice, clap once

  • If you can hear my voice, clap twice


Turn Off Lights

Turning the lights off, immediately gets kids attention, and you are not competing with their voices. If that's not convenient, I have found a maraca, old fashioned school bell, or small wind chime also effective.


1 2 3 Eyes on Me

Teacher calls out 1 ,2 ,3 eyes on me and students respond 1, 2 eyes on you.

Updated on 08/06/2018 by mrsgteach@yahoo.com. Links checked 10/29/2021.