Have you heard of Quiet Mouse? I was introduced to this wonderfully silly, easy, and rockin' management game when I began teaching first grade. It is fantastic for keeping all my little chatter boxes quiet in the hallways--while waiting to go into specials, or while waiting for everyone during a restroom break.
Simple rules:
1. Choose a new "Quiet Mouse of the Day" each day--and write that child's name on the poster. {This will be the child that starts the game each time you play it that day.}
2. During a transition time, the Quiet Mouse of the Day will step out of line, and look carefully for the best behaved, most quiet kid in line.
3. The "Quiet Mouse of the Day" gently taps a new student to be the "quiet mouse", and this continues until you stop the game!
Love it because it's SO EASY and the kids NEVER seem to get tired of it. It's kind of amazing.
Get your own copy of the "Quiet Mouse of the Day" poster below:
18 comments:
I might be moving from second to first so this is a totally cute activity!! I am your newest follower! So many great ideas here. Thanks for sharing!!
Christa
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Christa-Swaney
We use this all the time! It works wonders during car rider dismissal. Thank you for the freebie!
Jeannie
The 2nd Grade Surprise
This is such a cute idea Sarah! Thanks:)
Sarah
Sarah's First Grade Snippets
My kids love playing quiet mouse! Someone told me about it when I first started teaching and I've used it ever since. The kids truly never get tiered of this game- ever!!
❤ -Stephanie
Falling Into First
This sounds fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing!
Julie
Love this! Thanks for the cute freebie!
Sara
Polka Dot Kinders
Such a cute idea! Thanks!
Gwen
Learning With Mrs. Brinn
What a cute idea. I think I will try "Quiet Monkey of the Day" since my theme is monkeys. Thanks for sharing!
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Sunshine, Sand and Scissors
Very cute idea! I'll have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing.
I have always used that game when the kids are in their seats. If a parent or visitor comes to the door or if I need a few minutes to get something around, we will play this game. I ask one child to sit in a chair in the front of the room. . . they look around for someone quiet and they call out that child's name. Then that child takes the special chair in the front and starts looking for another quiet mouse! This is a great game for 2nd graders too!
Patty
Second In Line
Super cute! My class always enjoys playing the game, too... only I've never called it Quiet Mouse-- that's so much cuter than "the hallway game!" :)
Kate
EduKate and Inspire
I love this! Will definitely going to try it next year
Such a terrific idea! Thanks for sharing!
Kelly
I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher
Such a cute and EASY idea! Love it! Thanks for sharing... will definitely do this in the fall!
I love this idea!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
This is super cute! Thanks for sharing!
Dana
This is super cute! Thanks for sharing! :)
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