Attention - what's necessary

Poetry Alive came to visit and I joined our k-2 group to enjoy the performance. I had random observations I'd like to share.

• wiggle bugs can sit still - they like poetry
• kids who are worried about there not being enough lunch in the lunch bag don't pay attention
• an hour is too long for some kids to sit and pay attention, even when they like the presentation
• why is it too long when I know they can watch t.v. for hours and never move
• some classes are better as a group at being still
• some classes know how to be a good audience
• some teachers never had to move to correct behavior, others moved constantly to do so
• I can't get simple hand, arm and rhythm activities as easily as a 7 year old
• Poetry Alive is fun