Creating Smooth Transitions
“The following ideas will help you ease chaos during transition times:
Encourage children to clean up after play so you can supervise rather than clean
Plan your daily schedule so there are as few transitions as possible
Have materials ready so one activity can end and another can begin without having the children wait
Use methods like music or a movement activity to hold children's attention during the transition
Offer choices to the children. For example, "You can sit at the table until we finish or you can listen to the story.”
Help children become familiar with the routine, so they know what to expect
Give children a warning just before the transition to help them prepare and get ready for what is coming next.” - FLDCF
