The Magic 5

I. Love. Magic. 5.  I created it while student teaching over 5 years ago, and it still works well for me.  I noticed my students were having a hard time listening on the carpet, so I came up with this one evening.  I keep it near the whole group carpet area and always say "I need to see magic 5."  Many kids will instantly show all 5 things.  Sometimes I'll have a little fun with them and say, "I only see magic 4 from some...I need to see 5 from everyone."  All the kiddos look around to see who it could be, while the ones that know who they are straighten up real fast.  I have another one I use when the kiddos are in their desks, but instead of criss-cross, the poster says sitting straight. I don't have a copy to post since I drew it myself, but there are lots of similar things out there in blogland.  Try it...you'll be amazed by the simplicity of it! :)