Raise Your Hand Routine Lesson PlanRaise Your Hand Routine Teacher Lesson Plan • 1st Grade Duration 35 Minutes Approach Interactive Games & Visuals Objective Master turn-taking and respectful participation. Why This Matters Building classroom routines reduces interruptions, fosters attention and respect, and empowers students to share ideas confidently. Preparation Review the Raise Your Hand Routine details. Open and preview Participation Prizes Slide Deck. Print/cut Simon Says Sharing Cards. Gather props (soft ball/clap stick) for Pass the Clap. Lesson Flow 1 Introduction to Routine 5 MIN Remind students why we raise our hands: to speak respectfully and listen. Review key steps: Hand up quietly, wait for teacher, share idea. Model: Raise your own hand and call on a volunteer to practice the flow. 2 Participation Prizes Presentation 5 MIN Display the Participation Prizes Slide Deck. Explain the reward system (tokens/stickers) for following the routine. Invite a few students to share how they can earn a prize (reinforce turn-taking). 3 Simon Says Sharing Game 10 MIN Introduce the Simon Says Sharing Activity Cards. Play the game: prompts like "Simon says share your favorite color after raising your hand." Emphasis: Waiting for your turn before speaking. Praise correct routine use. 4 Pass the Clap Game 10 MIN Students form a circle. Use props if available. Pass one single clap around without breaking rhythm. Discussion: How is waiting for the clap like waiting to speak? 5 Closing Reflection 5 MIN Ask: "What did we learn about waiting to speak today?" Highlight positive examples and remind them of participation prizes. Challenge: Use the routine for the rest of the school day!
Participation Prizes Presentation SlidesParticipation Prizes Today we’ll learn how to earn fun prizes by raising our hands and waiting our turn! Teacher Note: Welcome the class. Explain that today we’ll learn how to earn rewards by using our routine. How to Earn Prizes 1 Raise your hand before you speak. 2 Wait quietly for your turn. 3 Listen to classmates while they share. 4 Speak respectfully when called on. Teacher Note: Go through each bullet slowly. Ask students for a thumbs up if they know these rules. Prize Examples 🏅 Stickers 🎟️ Tokens ⏰ Extra Playtime 🎖️ Helper Badge Teacher Note: Show real examples if you have them! Hold up a sticker or token. The Sticker Chart 1 Correct Routine Use 1 Sticker 5 Small Prize (Sticker Sheet) 10 Medium Prize (Token) 15 BIG Prize (Extra Play!) Teacher Note: Introduce the chart. Explain how many they need for each level. Let’s Practice! Who can show me how to raise their hand? Who wants to share one way to earn a sticker? Teacher Note: Invite volunteers. Reinforce positive behavior immediately!
Simon Says Sharing Activity CardsSimon Says Sharing Teacher Facilitation Guide Materials Needed Activity Cards (printed & cut) Basket or container Preparation Cut cards along dotted lines. Shuffle and place face down in the basket. Arrange students in a circle or semicircle. How to Play 1 The Rule Explain: "I will read a prompt. If I say 'Simon Says', raise your hand quietly if you want to answer. I will call on one person who is waiting nicely." 2 The Action Draw a card. Read: "Simon says share your favorite animal." Praise students who raise their hands without shouting out. 3 Reflect After the game, ask: "What did we do today to make sure everyone could share?" Highlight how waiting turns helped the game stay fun. "Use these cards to reinforce hand-raising, respectful listening, and turn-taking in a fun, kinesthetic way!" Activity Cards Simon says share your favorite color. Simon says share your favorite animal. Simon says share something you like to eat. Simon says share your favorite book. Simon says share a fun thing you did yesterday. Simon says share your favorite game. Simon says share your favorite toy. Simon says share your favorite subject in school. Simon says share something you are good at. Simon says share one thing you want to learn.
Pass the Clap Game GuidePass the Clap Kinesthetic Game & Reflection Props Optional items to help visualize the "turn": Soft ball Clap stick Bean bag Setup Arrange students standing or sitting in a large circle. Explain that only one clap moves around at a time and everyone must wait for their turn. How to Play 1 Model the Clap The teacher starts by clapping once and making eye contact with the next student in the circle. 2 Passing the Rhythm Each student waits quietly. When they "receive" the clap, they clap once and pass it to their neighbor. 3 Focus & Speed If a clap is "dropped" (clapped early or late), reset. Try speeding up or reversing direction! Student Reflection What did you notice when you had to wait your turn to clap? How is passing the clap like waiting to speak in class? What helped us stay focused and take turns? Use this game to reinforce turn-taking, listening, and respectful waiting!
Hands Up Routine Anchor ChartClassroom Routine Hands Up! How to share your great ideas 1 Think & Wait Wait for a quiet moment in the lesson. 2 Hand Up Raise your hand high and stay quiet. 3 Eyes on Teacher Wait for the teacher to say your name. 4 Share & Listen Speak clearly and listen to your friends. Follow the routine to earn participation prizes!
