When preschoolers are busy playing or involved in an activity,
it is hard for them to know, when they need to stop what they
are doing, clean up their area, and move to another location in
the room. When you are ready for Story Time, here are some
suggestions to help get their attention. Once you have decided
the ritual that works best for you and your class, always use
the same “attention getter” with your group. - One way to get
your children’s attention when you want them to stop what they
are doing and come to story time, is to ring a small bell. -
Another trick is to dim or flash the lights. Most everyone will
wonder what is happening and then they will notice you headed to
the story telling area. - One teacher I know, puts on a “story
shawl” and goes and sits in the story telling chair. - One of my
favorites is to just start singing a song about coming to hear a
story. You can walk around the room and children can finish up
what they are doing and then come and hook onto your story train
as it chugs tow