Classroom Behavior: Call and Response

[@BridgingLiteracy]

What are your favorite Call and Response tips? 🍎

[@skykennedy9389]

The Lettered Classroom I use a similar one to your hand up, except it's "hands up mouths shut", where I put my hand up and they all have to put their hand up and stop talking. I also play "4 behind" a game where the leader will do something for 4 counts (eg tap shoulders, click, tap elbows, basically any body movement) and then the leader moves to a new action while the class does the first 4 counts - so the class is 4 counts behind the leader. Another thing I love is using high energy call & response songs, particularly in other languages! I've learnt so many of these over the years, but my favourite is part of a Brazilian song called Magalenha which is literally just the teacher singing/calling "deh deh de de de deh" and the class repeats it back in the same tune. There are so many more that I like to use which I've picked up from choir!

[@marylyndelcastillo890]

The Lettered Classroom I use "if you can hear me, touch..." I mix it up all the time. Sometimes I ask to make a mustache, or a silly face. I also lower my volume so they will have to listen for my instructions.

[@AlysFaves]

SALAMI: Stop And Look At Me

[@hayley1868]

3...2...1...stop and they freeze and stop talking ....works for me

[@ashleywalker8222]

I say "hear ye hear ye" students say "all eyes on the queen" they love it

[@whisperedaria8832]

Ashley Walker When I was in 5th, we did something similar, only I had the kids come up with the response. It was super fun to call out, "Hear ye! Hear ye," and hear 25 fifth graders yell back, "SILENCE! The queen of everything wishes to speak!" XD Towards of the end of the year, it evolved into them just saying, "SILENCE, peasants!" ;-)

[@MissJaneCoi]

Call and response starts 13:00 minutes into video. GREAT advice and suggestions.

[@Jamikins09]

I so needed this right now! Thank you!! I'm currently student teaching in 1st grade and I've been struggling a little bit with keeping tight transitions. My cooperating teacher uses "Hocus Pocus...everybody focus" a good bit for a call and response. I decided that I needed something more me, so last week, I implemented the McDonalds tagline, "Bada ba ba ba...I'm loving it!". I use it during high energy activities, and the kiddos love it! For more quieter times, I also use "If you can hear me", but instead of clapping, I have my kids touch their nose, pat their head, snap, etc.

[@bamboo72498]

I remember one my band teacher in high school used to do. She would call "Squirrel!" And we would have to stop taking, turn and point at the person taking. It was fun and different and we all liked it. And she wasn't the only one who used it, either. All the section leaders and drum majors used it and even other teachers used it!

[@jeffreymerino8518]

GREAT! Usually, I use my chime as a more mellow attention getter. I ring the chime and say "Hands on your shoulders" RING, "Hands on your head" RING "Hands behind your ears" and they maintain that position to make sure they have their listening ears and listen in to what I have to say (All of this is said in Spanish). If I need their attention FAST, I use 1,2,3 and they respond with 1,2 eyes on you! (again in Spanish).

[@PB-bb3jc]

I say, "hands on top." and the response is "everybody stop." I really like this because it gives them something to do with their hands.

[@mariemolloy2392]

1,2,3...eyes on me (teacher) 1,2...eyes on you (students) I enjoyed this video. Thanks!

[@aliciaia]

I'm a supply and would be so appreciative of everything you left. know that your work is more appreciated then you'll know, it helps everyones day run smoothly

[@rachaelv1140]

That call and response is great. I like class, class. I use if you hear my voice clap once a lot because it works.

[@baileynicoleSTHSCG]

I use class yes in my room, and my kids love having different ways of doing it. If i want them to calm down i whisper class and have them respond whispering. worked like magic

[@AlysFaves]

You are my new binge! Love V-day cards for your students. Keep it going!

[@hpearson2004]

16:00 A lot of my teachers have used that call and response method. When I was in 7th grade, my music teacher would always use that to make sure the class is quiet and get our attention

[@whisperedaria8832]

My class is ocean themed so we use Shark Bait. We also use "Ocean Breeze, "Everybody Freeze! Shhhhhhh..." I also use call and response to release them. I use "Get it? Got it. Good" and "All set?" "You bet!" If anyone has any other ocean themed call-responses, feel free to let me know!

[@pocketfulofpositivity3574]

How do you introduce these? Add on throughout the year or tell them these throughout the first few days/day?? :o please respond if you can! I'm a new teacher :)

[@TheUrbanFamily1]

Love this video and your last one, so so helpful. I'm sure I can use these tips.. I am lucky tho as its a club I get to use a whistle for attention. I do also find that if I stand at the front quietly saying nothing, I try to catch one kids attention then it's like a sea of sshhhh running round the room and everyone is quiet. but not gonna lie, I'm pinching all your ideas! love you!!

[@hiddentreasures18]

I love and use this one Teacher: "eyes" Students: clap Teacher: "on" Students: clap Teacher: "me" Students: clap clap clap Thank you for sharing yours 🙂

[@MrsBryon]

How much time does it typically take you to check your students' work in the morning? With the number of students you have it seems more than a little overwhelming. I so enjoy learning from you!

[@crystalxhoney]

Is there a book other than the Power Words book that you're using in your Classroom Response training? Thank you so much for your classroom management videos and tips! I'm having a difficult time with classroom management during my student teaching.

[@far0862]

I'm so glad I've found you... Excited try these tips and tricks in my class... :-)

[@saralabarba9018]

I love those! This is so cool. WBT, whole brain teaching has a great call /response.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Sara LaBarba - I do like a lot of what WBT practices. I believe "Class, Class" is from WBT.

[@caitlinspence4867]

Can you post a link for the chime you bought? I like the way the mallet goes inside the chime and havent found one like it!

[@jojonaslover19]

i love the color combo of the rose gold and blue band of your apple watch!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+jojonaslover19 💕💕 I love it!

[@opallea]

We say "Hocus Pocus" and the class answers "Everybody Focus!"

[@brittanynorton870]

whenever I become a teacher I'm gonna use the saying from the kids show Olivia"123 eyes on me"

[@WesPoint55]

The dabbing part killed me, lol! Love it!!!

[@clairebrazier9463]

1,2,3 all eyes on me. 4,5,6 our eyes are fixed!

[@homebody246]

Hello, does it mean that you check the work of every child - every single day? That sounds like a time-consumer.. I wouldn't be able to do that, even though it would be perfect. What is your thoughts on peer-peer-checking? (sorry for my english, Im from Denmark, and not an english-teacher..)

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Malene Høybye - Day-to-day I am only checking to see if work is completed. I am not going through in detail. I do peer to peer checking but I reserve it for the editing process.

[@franswanson8201]

I say hands on top(hand on top of head) students respond That means stop! Used when they are working and I need to quicky get their attention. What is on the roll on your white board. What is hanging their and what is it used for?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Fran Swanson - This is called 'Keep the Quote' I borrowed the idea from Miss5th on Instagram.

[@elizabethskaggs2004]

The stations that you do sound similar to Daily 5? What do you think of Daily 5?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Elizabeth Skaggs - It's different than Daily 5. I might do a video next week and cover this topic. Thanks for the idea 👍

[@TheaterTeacher15]

Do you have any anger management tips for dealing with very difficult students and not loosing your cool? Or what to do if you've lost it and you're starting over ?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+TheaterTeacher15 -- Yes...I will talk about this in a video. I'm not going to pretend that I have all the answers 🙃

[@alilou6962]

Hi would you give me some interview tips for the Teacher Training course I have applied for? Dos and don't would be helpful and any tips on what to say. Thank you I love you're videos, you're a huge inspiration. Stay amazing x

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Alice Redden - I give my favorite tips in this one. Thanks for watching! m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3moq4Nvhb56bNE

[@eileen2099]

Love your videos! ... even though I'm a junior in high school lol.

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Eileen Collins - It's never to early to find your passion!

[@Erdnussbuttertoast]

you're doing a lot of stuff on the computer & even online and I think that's really great! But do you sometimes fear that the children don't properly learn how to write with pen and paper because of that?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Erdnussbuttertoast - It must just be deceiving in the videos. This is our only one, so far, that has been done online/typed start to finish. We will publish on the computer but nearly everything is handwritten. I would say 20% is completed through technology.

[@lizzytenison8232]

i noticed you got an apple watch.. What one did you get if you don't mind me asking?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Lizzy Tenison - Series 1 42mm Rose Gold with Midnight Blue Band. 😍

[@miss.kindergarten7323]

Do you or could you make a "sub tub" video and another video about all of the technology you use with and for your students please?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Miss. Kindergarten - I will add these to my list. I did do a sub tub video awhile back, but I don't remember which one.

[@miss.kindergarten7323]

The Lettered Classroom Can't wait, thank you!

[@leeannamarie3667]

what grade do you teach again !???

[@rachaelv1140]

4th grade is what she teaches

[@cynthiaarellano1570]

I would love a video all about kinder

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+cynthia arellano - The next video will have some Kinder Number talks. 👍

[@vanessah6298]

Any tips for people in school to be an elementary school teacher?

[@carolineSOfine2]

Vanessa H get as much experience in a classroom as you can! You'll learn a ton from observing other teachers. Form trusting relationships with students... try not to take student behavior personally!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Vanessa H - I like all of Caroline's Tips 👍

[@vanessah6298]

Thanks so much! :)

[@moiraonthemap4253]

Did you find your son find a new school?

[@curlydo32]

Can you do a video on SeeSaw?

[@natalie3104]

Where'd you get your cute pompom scarf? 😍

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Natalie - It was a gift and it doesn't have a tag 😒 My guess would be Anthropology. 💕💕💕

[@natalie3104]

The Lettered Classroom okay thanks! You have such cute teacher clothes!

[@tornexted5029]

Happy (late) Valentines Day!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Tornexted Thank you!!

[@enadalton3569]

Will it not real a call and respond I will just blow bubbles and then If I do it the they have to get quiet that when I need them to get calm down a little bit other one is I will say class class I love that one.

[@collinr8678]

Wasn't sharkbait hoo ha ha from finding memo?

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+COLLIN R 👏👏👏👏👏

[@brianna697]

Put the C back up there!

[@BridgingLiteracy]

+Brianna B 😳😳 I know, right!??

[@dianeramsey4113]

Bell boy bell?