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Classroom English · 21 phrases

Attention & behaviour

Calm call-and-responses, kind reminders and words for a wobbly moment — positive classroom management, no shouting.

Age
Ages 3–11
Skill
Speaking · Listening
Format
Teacher guide
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The phrases

Tap the speaker button to hear a phrase — and the answer children give back.

  1. One, two, three, eyes on me!

    Children answer

    One, two, eyes on you!

  2. Class, class!

    Children answer

    Yes, yes!

  3. If you can hear me, touch your nose.

  4. Freeze! Hands on heads.

  5. Five, four, three, two, one… and quiet.

  6. Let's use our quiet voices.

  7. Show me good sitting.

  8. I like the way this table is listening.

  9. Hands up, please — no shouting out.

  10. Wait for your turn, please.

  11. Walking feet, please.

  12. Gentle hands, please.

  13. Let's be kind to our friends.

  14. Are you OK? What happened?

    Children answer

    He took my pencil.

  15. Can you say sorry to Tom?

    Children answer

    Sorry, Tom.

  16. Can you make a better choice?

    Children answer

    Yes, I can.

  17. Let's take three deep breaths.

  18. Back to your seat, please.

  19. I'm waiting for everyone to be ready.

  20. Thank you for waiting so nicely.

  21. Great listening, table two — a star for you!

Teacher tip

Say what you want to see, not what you don't: “Walking feet” instead of “Don't run”. Then catch it — thank the first child who does it, out loud, in English.

Print the cheat sheet

One A4 page with all 21 phrases and the children's answers — keep it on your desk.

All 7 situations in one print →

Use it with

10 attention gettersNoise meterCalm breathingClassroom posters for the wall

  • Lesson Plan

    Greetings & starting the lesson

    Hello, the register, the day and the weather — the first five minutes that set the tone for the whole lesson.

  • Lesson Plan

    Online lessons

    You're on mute, can you see my screen, wave goodbye — the phrases every Zoom or Meet lesson with children needs.

  • Worksheet

    At the Hotel

    Checking in like a pro: spelling the family name, room twenty-two and a swimming pool.

  • Flashcards

    Tongue twisters: The th sound

    Think, not sink or tink: the tongue peeks out between the teeth.