48. How to Make Classroom Transitions Simple With Clear Beginnings and Endings [Classroom Transition Series]

When thinking about all of the different elements of an effective classroom, we tend to plan for the big items: procedures, routines, and activities. And while those are important, have you ever thought about the transitions between each activity or procedure? It’s not a teaching element that gets much thought, but having effective classroom transitions makes for a smooth and efficient all-around classroom.

Since we find classroom transitions so important, we’re starting a 3 part series on them. Research has shown that there are 3 characteristics of efficient transitions, which are clear beginnings and ends, how quickly they’re accomplished, and minimizing the amount of downtime between activities. In today’s episode, we’re focusing on the first characteristic, which involves clear beginnings and endings.

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