Eastern Washington University
Nollmeyer, Gustave 
Peer ignoring is a valuable skill to teach students in the classroom which can help in reducing misbehavior’s. In order for it to be effective, the teacher must rehearse and practice it with the students. Essentially, it consists of students ignoring a classmate who is being either disruptive or distracting during class time
The inside outside circle is where the class is split in half and there is a big circle and a smaller circle on the inside where the students on the inside are facing the students on the outside circle and vice versa. The people on the inside stay in place and the people on the outside rotate to answer and discuss the teachers question s with new partners.
Student friendly callbacks are a technique that teachers use to get the students attention in a quick and fun way. This tool is helpful because it is an easy fun way to get students involved and not having to repeat yourself.
Popsicle sticks can be used as finding partners in class. Since some students may not always have a partner in a class this makes sure that every student is getting someone new to work with.
Some students have a hard time focusing on academics in the classroom and need a fidget tool. Research has proven by using a fidget device many students perform better academically and socially.
The team poster is an activity that is designed to build relationships between students.For this poster making activity you have two students hold a marker and have them try to make a picture between the pair, while being completely silent to allow imagination and creativity.
Teacher asks questions and student will be given a paddle to raise if it relates to them. Students will be able to see what they have in common with their peers. This strategy can be used as an ice breaker to build connections.
Get to Know Dice are used for an icebreaker at the beginning of the school year. Students create their own dice with questions on each side related to what they want to learn about their classmates. It is a helpful way to begin creating a community of students that know and care about one another.
The Classroom Scavenger Hunt is an activity for the first days of school instruction, used for reviewing classroom expectations, procedures and the location of classroom materials. How this is an effective tool is because it reinforces classroom rules and procedures while making students feel confident and successful in their new classroom.
The Mesh and Marble Monkey Fidget tool is a great fidget toy for students of all ages. This toy helps students who have extra energy, students who constantly move around as well as students who battle high stress and anxiety levels. These toys help by promoting a sense of calmness, can reduce anxiety or stress and can increase focus in the classroom.
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