Secret Signals in the Classroom

What is the main purpose of using secret signals in the classroom?

• To confuse the students

• To teach sign language

• To reduce the amount of talking by the teacher

• To make students laugh

What does touching the nose signal to students?

• Stand up

• Be quiet

• Sit down

• Raise your hand

What action should students take when the teacher makes arm circles?

• Start singing

• Line up

• Stand up

• Sit down

What does swiping across the cheek signal to students?

• Start singing

• Line up

• Self-control

• Be quiet

What does tapping the top of the head indicate?

• Fill in the line gap

• Sit down

• Raise your hand

• Start singing

What does pulling the ear signal to a student?

• Raise your hand

• Be quiet

• Figure it out independently

• Ask for help

What does motioning glasses back and forth mean?

• Start singing

• Be quiet

• Time to clean up

• Line up

What does tapping the hallway wall signal to students?

• Line up

• Sit down

• Hall step

• Be quiet

What does flapping the shirt indicate during song time?

• Sing, don't shout

• Be quiet

• Sing louder

• Stop singing

What does tapping the knee signal to a student?

• Acknowledge minor injury

• Sit down

• Go to the nurse

• Raise your hand