Purchase a large piece of laminate from a local hardware store, cut into
12 x 12 inch pieces, and give each student a piece to keep at his or her
desk. As you teach on a concept, have students write an answer or an example
on the board and hold it up. This method holds students' attention, and
keeps everyone involved in the teaching/learning time.
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On a classroom bulletin board, create a racetrack with several pit stops.
Whenever the class gets a compliment from the principal, a parent, an
assistant, or another teacher, advance the racecar one space. If the group
misbehaves, move back the racecar to the nearest pit stop. When the car
reaches the finish line, provide a class reward.
When you want to get students' attention, say in a loud voice: "One,
two, three. Eyes on me!" Teach them to respond in unison, "One, two. Eyes
on you!"
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