oh boy! By BookMuncher

Similar to the pennies and marbles, you could try the old popcorn jar. Put a small scooper of unpopped popcorn in a jar when the class is listening and when it's full everyone gets a popcorn party.

I'm sure you've

tried this, but could you up your use of finger plays, poems, and songs to get their attention? Maybe go online and get some new ones? (I use call and response from our favorite books, but I change them a lot so they don't get stale) One of our favorites is: I say, "Chicka Chicka" and they say "Boom boom." Try beginning a follow the leader game. Begin tapping your head and shoulders

rhythmically until everyone has joined in. As the days go on, your motions should become more difficult.

Use a puppet. It might feel cheesy to you at first, but the kids won't sense it because they will be absolutely enthralled. I teach first grade, and I used to think I would feel too embarrassed to use my puppets at that age, but they eat it up. Usually, if I can't get their attention, the puppet can. He talks to the kids, but also whispers things in my ear about kids who are doing a particularly good job. He leaves notes throughout the room with positive comments.

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