Use the following verses when the children are restless and need some help becoming reverent. Using one of them at the same time every week could help the children know when it is time for the opening or closing prayer. Help the children say the words and improvise actions as suggested by the words.

Open, shut them;
Open, shut them;
Give a little clap.
Open, shut them;
Open, shut them;
Lay them in your lap.

I Shake My Hands

I shake my hands.
I roll my hands.
I give my hands a clap.
I raise my hands,
Then bring them down
And fold them in my lap.

I hush my feet.
I rest my feet.
I sit straight in my chair.
I bow my head.
I close my eyes.
I’m ready for the prayer.