Why should I do it:

• Provides quick and easy way to redirect off task students, misbehaviors, talking, etc
• Does not disrupt the instruction
• Increases student attention and focus
• Effective non-verbal cue

How do I do it:

• When a student is off task, inattentive, misbehaving, goofing around, etc, walk by the student and tap them on the shoulder, arm, or hand to get their attention
• You do not need to stop instruction or the task at hand, just tap the student while you are instructing or other students are participating, perhaps giving the student a “look” when you get their attention after the tap
• You could also tap the students desk to get their attention