Monday, July 2, 2018

#2 RULES OF ENGAGEMENT - START WITH A SMILE AND A SONG

Put on a happy face and start each day with a song. Use the same song every day for a month so it will be like an “indicator activity” to let children know it’s time to get their day started.  Music emits endorphins in the brain which make you happy.  You and your students will naturally smile with one of these songs!
                                                    

Rise and Shine
Rise and shine, (Bend down, then rise and put arms in air.)
And welcome to school today. (Clap to the beat.)
Rise and shine, (Bend down, then rise and put arms in air.)
And welcome to school today. (Clap.)
Rise and shine, (Bend down, then rise and put arms in air.)
And welcome to school today. (Clap.)
We’re so glad you’re here! (Shake hands.)

Feeling Fine I'm in right, (Hold up both index fingers and point to chest.)
Out right, (Point out with index fingers.)
Up right, (Reach up high.)
Down right, (Stoop down low.)
And I'm feeling fine. (Turn around in a circle.)
I eat the food that’s good (Pretend to feed self.)
And exercise like I should. (Run in place.)
That’s why I’m in right,
Out right,
Up right,
Down right,
And I’m feeling fine.
A little faster…
                                 


Hello, Friends! (Tune: "Good Night, Ladies")
Hello, friends! (Wave to partner.)
How are you?  (Give high five.)
I'm very happy   (Slap, clap, tap hands.)
to see you.
Greet your neighbor. (Shake hands.)
Boogie on down. (Wiggle hips.)
Give a bump, (Bump hips.)
And turn around. (Turn around.)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ywIu30lqKA
                                                            


Turn on Your Brain
Start the day by having your students “turn on their brains.”
Turn on the left side (twist by left forehead).
Turn on the right side (twist by right forehead).
Turn on the left ear…
Turn on the right ear...
Turn on the left eye…
And the right eye.
You don’t have to turn on your mouth because it stays “on” all the time.
Now you are ready to learn!!!

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