Mirror

Gains children's attention Maintains engagement levels Mirror Gains children's attention Maintains engagement levels

How it works You say “mirror” and your students respond “mirror.” They then pick up their hands ready to mimic your gestures. There are three kinds of gestures that you can use with mirror: -- casual: these are hand motions that come naturally while speaking -- graphic: match your gestures to exactly what you are saying. -- memory: these gestures are linked to core concepts. To finish, teacher does a stop signal and that is the end of the ‘mirror’ session.

When to use it Telling a story Giving directions Describing the steps in a procedure Demonstrating a process ... anytime you want your class locked in to what you are saying

Mirror words You say “mirror words” and your students respond “mirror words.” Then, speak slowly and match your arm movements to what you are saying. The children repeat your words and mimic your gestures. They pay close attention to the tone of voice that you are using. Can also use this to build self-confidence on a task.

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