In the realm of education, capturing and maintaining students’ attention is a key ingredient in fostering an effective learning environment. However, keeping students engaged can sometimes feel like a daunting task. The good news is that incorporating interactive and enjoyable techniques into the classroom can transform the dynamics and invigorate student participation. Among the myriad of strategies available, call-and-response attention getters have emerged as a powerful tool to grab students’ focus and ignite their enthusiasm.

Call: “1-2-3, eyes on me.”

Students respond: “1-2, eyes on you!”

 

Call: “Hocus pocus.”

Students respond: “Time to focus!”

 

Call: “Waterfall!”

Students: “Shhhhhhhhhh.”

 

Call: “Red Robin”

Students: “Yummmm…”

 

Call: “Wolfpack”

Students: *Howl*

 

Call: “Stop. Look.”

Students: “Listen!”

 

Call: “3, 2, 1…”

Students: “BLAST OFF!” 

 

Call: “Knock, knock.”

Students: “Who’s there?”

 

Call: “Ready? Set?”

Students: “You bet!”

 

Call: “Macaroni and cheese.”

Students: “Everybody freeze!”

 

Call: “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?”

Students: “Spongebob Squarepants!”

 

Call: “Alright, stop.”

Students: “Collaborate and listen!”

 

Call: “Shark bait!”

Students: “Ooh ha ha!”