So when the bell rings, I really do expect the kids to find our classroom as quickly as they can. Dilly-dallying is illegal. The past two years I've discovered a little trick that seems to help with many of them. I've taught them to say, "See ya!" (Just imagine the inflection in our voices too.) As soon as the bell rings, they say it to friends, swings, monkey bars, slides, etc.
After recess when I'm trying to make a point about being on time, especially to those who weren't, I'll ask the first kiddo who was in line, "How'd you get here so quickly? What's your secret? Please do share so everyone can be on time from now on." Their response? "I said, 'See ya.'" Yep, I figured so.
(No, that's not my whole class. In my dreams though.)
What a simple but effective idea!
ReplyDeleteI'm all about simple and effective. :)
DeleteGreat idea! I've never thought of that. See ya!
ReplyDeleteSee ya Barb! :)
DeleteDirect and memorable! What a great idea! :)
ReplyDeleteLinda, thank you. It's definitely memorable. :)
DeleteYou always have the most efficient, simplest ways to solve our everyday classroom problems!
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Lori, I learned from Regie Routman to teach with a sense of urgency which means I need to be efficient and so do the kids. :)
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