Hocus Pocus, Time to Focus
By infusing elements of fun, rhythm, and active participation, these attention getters not only captivate students’ interest but also foster a sense of camaraderie and collaboration.
Try these dynamic call-and-response attention getters to infuse energy and excitement into your classroom or program.
Adult calls: “1-2-3, eyes on me.”
Students respond: “1-2, eyes on you!”
Adult calls: “Hocus pocus.”
Students respond: “Time to focus!”
Adult calls: “Waterfall!”
Students respond: “Shhhhhhhhhh.”
Adult calls: “Red Robin”
Students respond: “Yummmm…”
Adult calls: “Wolfpack!”
Students respond: *Howl*
Adult calls: “Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?”
Students respond:
“Spongebob Squarepants!”
Adult calls:
“Alright, stop.”
Students respond:
“Collaborate and listen!”
Adult calls: “Shark bait!”
Students respond: “Ooh ha ha!”
Adult call: “Stop. Look.”
Students respond: “Listen!”
Adult calls: “Knock, knock.”
Students respond: “Who’s there?”
Adult calls: “Ready? Set?”
Students respond: “You bet!”
Adult calls: “Macaroni and cheese.”
Students respond: “Everybody freeze!”
Adult calls: “3, 2, 1…”
Students respond: “BLAST OFF!”
