by Jill Tomey | Jan 25, 2019 | No Matter How You Say It
No Matter How You Say It: Attentiveness Word Origin Attentiveness is derived from the Latin, attentus which means to be heedful or observant. It is a word form of attend and in this sense, it is an active verb. Can you see where attentiveness is more than just not...
by Bill Croskey | Jan 25, 2019 | Croskey's Corner
At least since Sleepless in Seattle, and no doubt long before, Americans have taken an interest in that city’s Pike Place Fish Market. Scenes of fish flying (being thrown, actually) through the air, performances with fish as ventriloquist dummies, these and...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 25, 2019 | Activity
Directions Test Attentiveness Quiz – Click to download The following test is another old activity but can be effective if the students haven’t seen it yet. Give this test to the students and see how many of them read all the instructions first. Read everything...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 25, 2019 | Activity
Tips for Teaching Attention Hugs and Bubbles Want to get your students attention? Try Hugs and Bubbles. Teach your students that whenever they hear Hugs and Bubbles, they are to give themselves a big hug and puff out their cheeks with air as if they have bubbles in...
by Jill Tomey | Jan 25, 2019 | Family Activity
The Focus Game Download printable version of activity Start this game by asking the family if they are breathing. Immediately they will think about their breathing. Some may even look at their chest or focus on the air going in and out of their mouth. Point out that...
