Silence is Golden....Super Silence Game

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Have you ever had one of those afternoons when you just can't deal anymore? You know, the one where you just might not make it until the end of the day?  They won't stop talking; they aren't doing their work.  I personally haven't (please note the sarcasm), but I thought I'd share a simple trick with you to help you get through the next time this happens to you. :) Play the silent game...with a twist!

Pass out a piece of candy (I get the dollar bags from WalMart) to EVERY student and tell them that they are going to play the Super Silence Game.  They may NOT eat their piece of candy until they get home.
 
The rules for the kids are quite simple:
1.  Stay quiet.
2.  Look for students who are talking.  If you (the student) catch someone, you (the student) get to take the talking student's candy. (depending on your children you may not want to give them the power of taking other kid's candy)

That's it.  It's another one of those games, like Kings and Queens, that you think won't work, but you'll be pleasantly surprised! You can read aloud, have them do silent work, have them clean the room, pack up...whatever!  It only works about 20-30 minutes, so don't abuse it.  They will even walk quietly down the hallway on the way out.  Golden!


Silence on!