Focus & Calm30 sec Low None
Countdown from five
Count down — everyone ready at zero.
Safe, predictable transition signal.
Instructions
'By zero everyone is: at their seat, quiet, ready.' Count slowly 5-4-3-2-1-0. At zero — total silence. Use consistently each day.
Classroom timer
0:30
Best used when
Establish early in the term.
Variation
Silent countdown — fingers only.
Time
30 sec
Noise
Low
Prep
None
How did it go?
Quick evaluation — helps you find what works again.