In order to make the most of transitions, we sing, count, recite poems, etc. I purposefully give them something to do, but in order to use the time effectively, I have to be prepared and know what I'm going to expect of them. Here's how I make that happen. I have a section in my weekly lesson plans for what I want to do during those times. (Does everyone already do this? If not, I'd highly recommend it.) I do this on a week-by-week basis, because the things I want to do differ depending on the time of the year. This is a picture of the transitions I was doing during the second week of school.
Whether you understand what all those transitions are or not isn't the point of course. Staying organized and teaching with a sense of urgency is. It's sure helps me!
I so love how organized and intentional you are with your students' learning! Transition times can eat up so much valuable learning time.
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Lori, yep might as well use transitions to our advantage because otherwise they will definitely eat up too much time.
DeleteTransition or no transition, I would TOTALLY love to sing with you! How wonderfully purposeful you are in your work.
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Barbara, come on over. We sing all the time and would love to have you. :)
DeletePoint well taken! Maybe a post on some of your more unique transitions? I do not know Batman????????
ReplyDeleteMary, I like the idea a unique transition post, including Batman (although I did not make it up).
DeleteGreat idea, Tammy! I don't like wasting learning time either, so this is a great way to learn during transitions! Now I just wish I could sing like you!!
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Connie, fortunately the kids don't know if we're great or not so great singers. :)
Deletelove it! melissa
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