Transitional+Ideas


 * Book:** T//ransition Tips and Tricks for Teachers// By: Jean Feldman


 * Ideas:**
 * Wind up Key-- Wind up students to get in line. Then they create an action to go along with whatever wind up animal they choose to be.
 * Wind Chime Time-- Students transition as they hear the wind chime
 * Ticket Out the Door-- Students must answer a review question before they can leave the class
 * Table Colors-- To line up by table
 * Hand Motions-- The teacher has silent motions to direct the students (must teach before)
 * "1,2,3, Eyes on Me" -- To get the student's attention
 * A timer-- signal subject change
 * A Wand-- signal/ motion for student transition
 * Songs-- to sing while they transition
 * Clap hands to a beat and have the students answer
 * Clean Up Game-- Teacher pretends to close eyes and gives the students time to surprise her with a clean room
 * Raise your Hand-- Teacher raises hand, and students know to close their mouths and raise their hands.
 * "Follow the Teacher"-- Like follow the leader as the students transition from subject to subject in silence. (ex: touch your nose)