We use a variety of methods to get all their attention at one time. Recently we've started doing "
Give Me Five!"
- Legs Crossed
- Hands are Still
- Ears are Listening
- Eyes are Watching
- Lips are Sealed/Zipped
*I usually say "sealed" as I despise when the kids use "zip it" or "zip your lips" type phrases so we substituted sealed for zipped.
As for the unruly children that are sassy and don't fall into line with the others? That child would be MY buddy and would be relegated to holding MY hand until they are able to demonstrate the ability to listen to and follow my instructions.