Focus & Calm1 min Medium None
Clap to silence
Escalating clap pattern ends in total silence.
Effective quieting signal without raising voice.
Instructions
Clap a pattern, students reply. Do it four times — each faster. The last clap is silent (gesture without sound). The whole room goes quiet.
Classroom timer
1:00
Best used when
You need to gather a loud class.
Variation
Establish the signal for a week — no explanation needed.
Time
1 min
Noise
Medium
Prep
None
How did it go?
Quick evaluation — helps you find what works again.