What strategies do you use when a simple look doesn’t redirect student behavior?

September 23, 2025

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Hi teachers, When “giving the look” doesn’t work in redirecting a student’s off-task behavior, what alternative methods have you found effective for getting their attention and keeping them engaged? I would love to hear your strategies, especially those that are respectful, non-disruptive, and work in a classroom with diverse learners. Thanks in advance!

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