Transition

Ideas for transition.
 * After each lesson, students clean up area.


 * Create signal signs to remind students when to transition. Different signals can mean different things.
 * Use a timer to keep student motivated. Specific amount of time for cleaning up or moving from desk to center.
 * Have Songs to transition between activities. Assign each song to specific task.
 * Use chants to transition. Example: Clean up everyone clean up!


 * Be specific on how you want students to transition


 * Model transition time. Show students how to transition.


 * Monitor students during transitions. Look for appropriate behavior. Provide words of encouragement.

My placement teacher had a poster with transitions on it. Students has 3 choices. 1. Finish any unfinish work. 2. Read a book. 3. Take AR test.

My second placement the student had 2 choices. 1. Read a book. 2. Circle sight words in newspapers.