TRAIN WHISTLE
Tell children when they are playing and you need them to sit down and listen,
you will get out your train whistle. Pretend to hold a whistle as you cup
your hands around your mouth and slowly go, "Toot! Toot!" Children
put their hands in the air and make a "hissssssing" sound as
they sit down and put their hands in their laps.
EVERYBODY HAVE A SEAT
Sing this song to the tune of "Shortnin' Bread."
Everybody have a seat, have a seat, have a seat.
Everybody have a seat on the floor.
Not on the ceiling,
Not on the door.
Everybody have a seat on the floor!
Note: If you want children to sit in a chair, then sing:
Everybody have a seat, have a seat, have a seat.
HOW DOES MY TEACHER FEEL ABOUT ME?
Teacher says: How does my teacher feel about me?
Children respond: I'm as special as special can be
Because my teacher believes in me!
SIMON SAYS
Begin a game of Simon Says.
Simon says clap three times.
Simon says put your hands in the air.
Simon says touch your ears.
Simon says blink your eyes, etc.
As children join in the game, lower your voice as you say:
Simon says put your hands in your lap and
listen to me...line up at the door... get out your math, etc.
HENRY HUSH
(Tune: "London Bridge")
Henry Hush says, (Hold up pointer finger as you sing.)
" Please be quiet.
Please be quiet.
Please be quiet."
Henry Hush says,
" Please be quiet.
Sh! Sh! Sh!" (Lower your voice to a whisper.)
Hint! Draw a little face with a pen on your index finger to make Henry Hush.
Line-Up Tricks
CLASSROOM CADENCE
Children slap thighs as they repeat each line:
Lining up is easy to do. (Children repeat.)
When you take care of only you. (Repeat.)
Feet together and hands to sides. (Repeat.)
We are quiet and walk with pride. (Repeat.)
1,2, (children echo) 3, 4,
1, 2, 3, 4 - Let's go! (Say last line together.)