How do you get your kiddos attention when they are working with teams or just need to stop and listen? I always start out teaching the procedure for 'Give Me 5' and we practice, but as the year goes on it is not as effective (hands go up- but where are those eyes on me?)
A friend of mine shared this twist on 'Give Me Five' - I LOVE IT and my Kids loved it too!!!
So the teacher can say something like:
"Give me 12" at the same time you hold up say 6 fingers and students need to put up 6 fingers because 6+6= 12. This could easily changed to multiplication by saying "Give me 30" and hold up 10 fingers and students need to show you 3 fingers because 10X3=30.
Why do I love it? Kids have to stop what they are doing, look at you, and practice some math at the same time! And now they are ready to listen!
Last week I went to some professional development and learned some other ways that are kinda novel:
Teacher says: Mac and
Students say: CHEESE!
Teacher says: MARCO!
Students say: Polo!
Teacher says: Rockin'
Students say: ROLL!
Teacher says: Spaghetti and
Students say: Meatballs
Please share any ways you get your student's attention - I love new ideas!!!!!!!!!!!
I just learned the "give me 12" "give me 36" this summer at a workshop too! Are you in Florida? :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try it! I loved seeing my button here, thank you so much!
~Fern
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PS....I also wait to use this around Spring when everything else isn't doing so well.....
ReplyDeleteME: Who's talking?
KIDS: You are!
ME: Who's listening?
KIDS: We are!
Then I change it up for fun....
ME: Who's pretty?
KIDS: You are!
ME: Who's listening?
KIDS: We are!
OR
ME: Who's adorable?
KIDS: You are!
ME: Who's listening?
KIDS: We are!
OR
ME: Who's an old lady?
KIDS: You are!
ME: Who's listening?
KIDS: We are!
The rule is they can't giggle, which makes it funnier and they really tune in to hear what silly thing I say about myself!
That is a great idea!!! I am gonna save that one too! And yes, I am in Florida - right outside of Tampa!
ReplyDeleteI have used "Give me 5", but I love the new twists posted. The kids will love them, and it will surely get their attention.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that idea!!! I'm totally going to try it! And Fern's comment cracked me up! lol! Thanks for linking up :)
ReplyDeleteHadar
Miss Kindergarten
I love that your version of "Give Me Five" requires the kids to do some thinking and for third graders it would be a great way to review addition at the beginning of the year and then multiplication. I will definitely add it to my list! Thanks! I use "1,2,3...SALAMI" which stands for Stop And Look At Me Immediately. I like that the counting gives them a second to wrap up and be prepared to stop.
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These sound fun! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous! Thanks bunches!
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