Attention Getting Signals

Getting and keeping your students' attention is not easy. As a matter of fact, it's a craft! I have tried the countdowns, Give Me 5s and the "I'm going to tell you a secret!" and they do not always work! I am sure there are a lot more that you have tried that have worked for you and you are willing to share them in the comments below.

So I needed some ideas and I found some great ideas on  The Teaching Channel. Here are some real eye-openers to get your students' attention.

Standing in One Spot

Clapping

Not Saying A Word!


 
Drumming Up Attention

 

Secret Word