Instructional Strategies

Attention Signal Ideas!
I like ‘eyes up’ and the students repeat it back to you! -Kristin Spade
When I say, ‘Class, class,’ the kids respond, ‘Yes, yes?’ However I say it, they have
to say it back the same way. High-pitched, sing-song, zombie voice, in a rap,
whatever. I mix it up every day to keep it interesting! (from Whole Brain
Teaching) -Dallas Anne Thomspon
I use aboriginal clapping sticks and play a rhythm that they have to repeat. -Kristie
Griffiths
’3-2-1′ or I use a timer -Danielle Miller
Whole Brain Teaching has some great strategies. Google ‘Class Yes’ for some ideas
I use often via WBT. -Karen Keaton
I clap a pattern, and the students repeat the clap back to me. -Wolfelicious
I say ‘Freeze, please!’ and everyone has to put their hand up, be silent, and give our
quiet signal (school abbreviation “AACL” in sign language). –Teresa Brown
I got this idea after reading the Chugga Chugga Choo Choo book: I say, ‘Chugga
chugga,’ and the class says, ‘Choo choo.’ Then I say, ‘Whistle blowing,’ and they
say, ‘Whoo-whoo.’ -Erika Hansing Gentry
48 child-friendly positive affirmations that can be used everyday:
 I am loved and appreciated.

 I am brave and strong.
 I can do anything I set my mind to.
 I am unique and special.
 I am kind and honest.
 I am a good friend.
 I am worthy of happiness.
 I have many talents and abilities.
Four Corners
This technique stimulates student learning through movement and
discussion, and it can also be used as a formative assessment. Students
are presented with a controversial statement or are asked a question. In
each of the four corners of the classroom, an opinion or response is
posted. Students express their opinion or response by standing in front of
one of four statements, and then talking to others about why they have
chosen their corner. Four Corners promotes listening, verbal
communication, critical thinking, and decision-making.
Label the four corners of the room with signs reading “Strongly
Agree,” “Agree,” “Disagree,” and “Strongly Disagree.” Generate a list of
debatable statements related to the material being studied.
Statements that are most likely to encourage discussion typically
elicit nuanced arguments (e.g., “This might be a good idea some of
the time, but not all of the time”), represent respected values on both
sides of the debate, and do not have one correct or obvious answer.
Gallery Walk
This discussion technique allows students to be actively engaged as they
walk throughout the classroom. They work together in small groups to
share ideas and respond to meaningful questions, documents, images,
problem-solving situations or texts.
What Is a Gallery Walk?

During a gallery walk, students explore multiple texts or images that
are placed around the room. You can use this strategy when you
want to have students share their work with peers, examine multiple
historical documents, or respond to a collection of quotations.
Because a gallery walk activity requires students to physically move
around the room, it can be especially engaging to kinesthetic
learners.
Gator Games
The purpose of this game is to encourage students to learn basic math
facts. The game boosts the use of mental math in all four operations and
the use of strategies and gamesmanship. Gator is perfect for those last
few minutes in the class or for a group of students who finish work early.
The numbers are displayed so each player has a fair advantage to read
both numbers.
Line Up Visual - Floor Markers

Visual prompt to remind student where to stand when lining up.
Marble Jar Reward System

This tool encourages on-task behavior. With the Marble Jar, teachers can
frequently and easily reward desired behavior. Each time students exhibit
a desired behavior, the teacher places a marble in the jar. Use marbles to
support the behaviors that need the most attention. Once the jar is filled,
the class earns a group reward. The Marble Jar works best when used
consistently, and when students understand expectations and what
behaviors earn marbles.
Paper-Based Work System

Visual support to define what work, how much work, when the work is
finished, and what to do next.
Popsicle Sticks
This discussion technique ensures that all students have an equal
opportunity to participate and share their responses in class. The
randomness of drawing a student’s name using the Popsicle Sticks
method also helps with classroom management.
Sentence Stems
This technique gives students the opportunity to respond in the form of a
complete sentence to effectively communicate. Sentence stems provide
scaffolding to help students get started
in speaking or writing without the added pressure of thinking about how

to correctly formulate a response.
References:
https://minds-in-bloom.com/attention-signal-ideas/
https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/four-corners
https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/gallery-walk-0

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Attention Signal Ideas!

’3-2-1′ or I use a timer -Danielle Miller

48 child-friendly positive affirmations that can be used everyday:

 I am loved and appreciated.

What Is a Gallery Walk?

Line Up Visual - Floor Markers

Marble Jar Reward System

Paper-Based Work System

in speaking or writing without the added pressure of thinking about how

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