Point-touch signal

Using the point-touch signal to ensure students stay focused on the Teacher Presentation Book.

The teacher says, ‘Say each sound when I touch it.’

How to point:

What sound?

• Hold finger about one centimetre from the board (or page), just below the symbol.
• Be sure not to cover the symbol with your finger. All students must be able to see it.
• Give students about two seconds of ‘think time.’
• Say ‘get ready’ or ‘what sound’ depending on the script.
• Hold your finger in the pointing position for one second.
• Look at the symbol to show the students where to look. This helps prevent students looking at the teacher instead of the symbol.

How to touch

• At the end of the one-second interval, pull finger slightly back and firmly touch the board (or page) just below the symbol.
• As soon as the teacher’s finger touches the board (or page) all students respond.