All teachers, especially substitute teachers, need an arsenal of
attention getters. Many teachers use nonverbal attention getters
such as bells or other noise makers, clapping patterns, or light
dimming. Many teachers say the keys to getting the attention of
a class are to teach various attention getters and vary when you
use them to keep them fresh. This is a collection of letter-
sized posters with some of the most common verbal call and
response attention getters used in elementary classrooms. The
teacher’s saying is bigger at the top of the poster, and the
students’ response is at the bottom. And since almost anything
can be turned into a call and response attention getter, I am
including a blank poster for you to create your own personalized
one. I suggest printing out a few to start with, post the one
you will be using, and teach that to the students. Sayings
included are: • Give Me 5 • 1, 2, 3 Eyes On Me • Hocus Pocus
Time to Focus • Chicka Chicka Boom Boom • All Set You Bet • If
You Can Hear Me (Follow