When I get visitors to my kindergarten classroom, the number one question I get is "what is that you're wearing?"
My answer is, "it's the best $14 I've spent for my classroom!"
Introducing the wireless doorbell!
"A good teacher, like a good entertainer first must hold his audience's attention, then he can teach his lesson." ― John Henrik Clarke
This idea came to me a few years ago from a blog I follow. I thought it was genius! Having been a kindergarten teacher for numerous years, I have a plethora of loud attention-getters strategically placed around my room. But this one a I could wear and access from anywhere in the room.
The one I bought at Wal-Mart was $14. The chime is plugged into an outlet (see left) and I hot-glued a clothespin on the remote so I could clip it on me. This wireless doorbell has 5 different chimes, so I can change it up over the year. As with anything, the novelty can wear off. When that happens, we review what is expected (no claps, no call-backs, just freeze and look at the teacher). Or, I will change the chime.
This genius hack has helped me manage my classroom. The kids love it, and it is extremely convenient!
Happy and Positive Teaching!
Erin Grebel
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