Thursday, September 10, 2009

Elementary Classroom control trick--one, two, three

New Trick for easier classroom control for elementary

Many elementary teachers are using a simple rhyme to regain their pupil’s attention. We all know that even with our good students and classes, there are times when outside distraction—a visitor, a message from the office, a PA “important” announcement can make our students lose focus. We all need “tricks” to get them back. Here is one.

The teachers says, “one, two, three; eyes on me” and train students to respond in unison, “one, two; eyes on you”. This may sound a bit hokey but it seems to work with K-5 and may work in junior high. In one Vista elementary school, virtually all K-5 teachers use this simple trick. The kids all know it and respond well. Suddenly they are focused on the teacher again.

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