For the last few years I have used music to direct my class back to attention but I am a huge fan of the class yes. First of all it allows the teacher to call their class back to order no matter where the class is at. Second it is a fun game where both the teacher and the class may use variety to get the class focused back on the assignment.
I have even found success using the class yes in a variety of environments. I have been able to use class yes at various volumes with different groups whether I am working with my self-contained class as a special education teacher, a resource teacher using a quiet or silent voice in another classroom or in a loud but not yelling voice as I directed a group of children before and after recess lunch duty.
Last I like class yes because it involves students with positive peer pressure. The kids are willing to listen to you when they can influence their less complaint friends in their classroom. No matter what the age we all want to please the teacher.
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