Most of the transitional periods I feel are rough. Most go like this, "Okay, put away 'this work' and get out this work." The noise goes up, and usually half of the children don't do the transition.
This is one of the areas I am looking to work on as we start work on my taking over the class. This is the most frustrating time. Mr. Foster uses the "5 count down method" in which he says, "Mr. Foster's class, put your hands on your head. One hand in the air. 5..4..3..eyes on me..2..voices off..1..okay you should be sitting quietly and looking at me."
I have noticed that there are usually 3-5 children who are not on task or transitioning. He told me at the beginning of the school year that this method will work once the children become used to the routine. It is more effective for him than for substitutes or myself when we are alone.
I am not sure what transition I would use, but it is something I need to work on soon.
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