Do you know what it means when someone says, “We’re on the way to the barn?” That means you’re almost there…almost home…almost finished with...

Do you need a few more tricks to grab children's attention?  I bet you'll find at least one or two that will work for you. Music Box...

Rules help children feel secure and know what behavior is expected of them. Choose a few simple rules and state them in a positive way.  Hin...

Try simple hand movements and sign language to engage learners. Secret Signals Explain that your class will have some secret signals that no...

Children don’t think abstractly. They live in a concrete world and that’s why simple props work like magic to capture their attention. Music...

I'm always thrilled when I can offer you translations. Although I can't do it, several years ago Claudia Hernandez translated my fav...

Children and lines are not a “perfect fit,” but these songs and movements will engage them in a positive direction. Lining Up Is Easy to...

Children will be ready to sit down and focus with one of these tips! Give Me a Clap (Tune: “Addams Family”)  Give me a clap. (Clap twice.) G...

The best attention grabbers engage the children’s hands as well as their eyes and ears! Hint!   Keep doing the motions and chanting the word...

Kids and lines don't go together very well, but it's a necessary part of classroom life. Instead of "keep your hands to yoursel...

Here are some "tips and tricks" to use this week to help your children focus on line or in person. Check Mate Before starting a le...