How to Pause Questions

Tireless interuptions while giving directions is a problem that has plauged special ed and mainstream classes. I have found two awesome tricks to pause the questions.


The first comes to you from Im Blog Hoppin'! When the crown is on, no questions are allowed.


One thing I've used in my small groups is a dollar store push light. I have a few in various shapes and colors. I write "No Talking Please" or "No Questions Please" and when the light is on voices are off.


What strategies do you use to cue silence?