I had a thought during one of my lessons today. One student was being just plain LOUD.
I said, very calmly, "Jack - hushed tones please. You're at a 10, take it to a 5."
"Sorry, miss," he whispered. And then remained somewhat quiet for the rest of class.
Brilliant!
Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick. I think I will. Although I will replace a stick with a board marker. I usually have to raise my voice to be heard above the din of my classroom...considering chaos is common. Today I told the kids that it was my new years resolution to speak softly. And it's WORKING. They listen more because they can barely hear me - and of course me lessons rule....so they want to do the activities.
YES. Way to be FDR.
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