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Attention-Getter: Waterfall
TOF
Description
A quick and calming attention-getter where the teacher says “waterfall, waterfall” and students respond with “shhh”.
Details

1 - 6 years, 7 - 10 years

Any number of players

Less than 5 minutes

No materials
Tags
Listening Skills, Classroom Management, Emotional Expression, Focused

Instructions:
1. Teacher says 'waterfall waterfall'
2. Students say "shhh" and do a waterfall action with their hands
Variations & tips:
1. Let students take turns being the one to call out "waterfall waterfall"
2. Have students do the “shhh” in varying volumes (loud to soft) to gradually bring the room to quiet.
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