Comments on: 15 creative & respectful ways to quiet a class

By: Brad

Brad — Mon, 27 May 2024 23:16:29 +0000

Thank you for all of your ideas! This is very creative and informative. The one that I use now is #7 (Use a hand signal). When I do this, I create a “peace sign” by holding up my index finger and middle finger together. When students see this, they have been taught to also show me their “peace sign,” become silent, and look to me for directions. Students become quiet within ten seconds. I am interested in trying #3 (Use a special sound) with a wireless doorbell. Has anyone else had success with this?

By: Sumdog Login

Sumdog Login — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:58:39 +0000

This is extremely informative. Thank you for this post. I love how you have broken it down to make it easy for the readers to take these best practices and put it into their day-to-day life right away!

By: Siaax

Siaax — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:57:43 +0000

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By: Janlis nuñez

Janlis nuñez — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:05:48 +0000

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How to: Listen – The How-To Teacher — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 17:07:19 +0000

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By: Bwalya

Bwalya — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:36:46 +0000

Wonderful ideas, will definitely try some of them. I teach Year 1 and use ‘Simon Says”, or ‘Macaroni and Cheese, everybody freeze”. Just started our last term here in Zambia so will try some new ones with the new children next year.

By: Ilze Kancans

Ilze Kancans — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 18:42:24 +0000

I would love some ideas on how to quiet down high schoolers. Last year all I needed to do was stop doing anything and look at the major offenders; it worked like a charm. This year it doesn’t seem to be working as well.

By: Meg

Meg — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 00:36:19 +0000

I use nose goes- I few years ago it was a popular game with my own children. I do it two ways- I will either say nose goes and the first person to put their finger on their nose is rewarded with our school Reward policy -( a ticket to redeem for an items later) or I stand quietly with my Finger on my nose without a sound.( no rewards for this one- I use it when we do not have our 6 inch voices on) It spreads Like wild fire with others- usually the ones who are the loudest and not paying attention are the last ones to engage themselves in this game- viola- you now know where the issue is and with whom. Works wonders with me- parents and admin even do it when they are in the room.

By: jean watt

jean watt — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 01:47:24 +0000

Great ideas.Thank you.