The Super Secret Solution to Peaceful Transitions

The Super Secret Solution to Peaceful Transitions

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  The Super SecretSolution to Peaceful Transitions
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  Discussion • Why aretransitions so challenging? • Why are they necessary?
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  Transition Tally Based onyour posted daily schedule: • How many transitions do you have each day? • How many minutes do you spend in transition? • How much time do children spend waiting? (for the bathroom, the sink, lunch, etc.)
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  The Super SecretSolution: •Fewer Transitions •Shorter Transitions •Logical Transitions
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  Transitions Type • InRoom vs. Out of Room • Whole group • Small group • Individual • Obvious vs. hidden • Change of activity level
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  Reducing Transitions perDay In-Room • Between centers • To and from circle time • To lunch • To bathroom • Clean up Out-of-Room • To playground • Closing room
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  Do we needthem all? • Keep only the most critical/required transitions • Reduce transitions requiring clean-up
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  Keep it Short •90 second rule • Organized room • The right amount of materials • Leave it out! • Small group transitions work best
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  Logical Transitions • Watchthe children, not the clock • Be flexible • Eliminate waiting
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  Best Practices 1. Givean appropriate amount of warning “In a moment…” 2. Make it a learning activity 3. Make it a game 4. Allow children to leave out their work for future play 5. Avoid completing transitions as a full group
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  Loose the Line!
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  Let’s Practice! • Wherecan you eliminate a transition or two from your daily schedule? • Which transitions can you make shorter? • When can you reduce waiting?
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  Conclusion • Action Plan: •Start • Stop • Keep • Questions • Best Practices