Teacher holds up rain stick and shakes it. Students hold up one hand to signal others. Room must be quiet by the time the stones in the rain stick fall to the bottom. Teacher taps on wind chimes or xylophone. Students raise hand to signal others to get quiet.
Teacher winds up music box at the beginning of the week.
By doing this repeatedly throughout the week, the music box winds down. If there is any music left at the end of the week, students earn 15 minutes free time. Teacher holds up giant Mickey Mouse hand. Students raise hand to signal others. Teacher turns lights on and off quickly.