Classroom chants are short, rhythmic phrases or slogans that the teacher initiates and students repeat together in unison.
They are often used as a way to right disruption, encourage positive behavior, promote a sense of community, and help students stay focused and engaged in their learning.
Table of Contents
Classroom Chants
Classroom chants can be a fun and effective tool for classroom and student management, but it’s important to use them in a way that is appropriate for your students’ age and developmental level.
Call Backs
ZIP ZAP
Teacher: Zip, Zip, ZAP!
Students: We’re all that!
Spongebob
Teacher: Are you ready kids
Students: Aye, Aye, Captain
Macaroni FREEZE
Teacher: Macaroni and cheese
Students: Everybody FREEZE
Zip It
Teacher: Zip it, lock it!
Students: Put it in your pocket.
Hocus Pocus
Teacher: Hocus Pocus
Student: Everybody Focus
Stop!
Teacher: Hands on Top!
Students: Everbody STOP!
Yakety Tak
Teacher: Yakety Tak
Students: Don’t talk back!
Hakuna
Teacher: Hakuna
Students: Matata!
Unison
We are Ready
Unison: We are ready, we are steady, we are focused and we are strong. We will learn and we will grow, we will do our best all day long.
Learning is fun
Unison: Learning is fun, learning is cool. We are the best class in the school