It’s the beginning of the year and most of us are preparing our classrooms for the arrival of our students. We are arranging furniture, putting up decorations and displays, creating daily schedules, and planning our daily activities. However, there is one thing missing from this preparation. It is often the one thing that is the difference between having a classroom full of children who know and follow our schedules and a classroom full of children who need constant reminders and redirection to meet our expectations. It is the difference between saying, “I have the best class ever!” and “I can’t wait till summer starts!” What is it you’re asking……

Are you struggling with the transitions in your classroom? Do you feel like you lose control of your room when transitioning between activities? Learn the 3 phases of transitions and how you can design a transition plan that keeps you in control while reducing the challenging behaviors associated with preschool transitions.