School pupils across the UK have been shouting out “six-seven” during lessons, the latest meme-based trend to disrupt classrooms. Teachers have adopted various strategies to handle the craze, from ignoring it to embracing it.
James, a secondary school teacher in north London, tries to defuse the trend by mentioning it frequently. “Nothing deflates a craze like this more emphatically than an adult trying to join in,” he said.
Connor, a 39-year-old history teacher at a London comprehensive, treats the disruption like any other. He noted that the trend follows previous crazes like “9 + 10 = 21” and said, “It’s what kids do.” He added that a strong behaviour policy helps maintain order.
Jane, a primary school teacher in north-west England, has banned “six-seven” in her classroom. She explained that children use it as a bonding chant, but the craze typically lasts only three to four weeks. “Once their younger siblings start saying it, it’s no longer cool,” she said.
Teachers emphasised that while the trend can be distracting, it rarely causes significant loss of lesson time. Many choose to ignore it or redirect students, confident that the fad will soon pass.
