Do you sometimes find that transition times turn into complete chaos? It is just as important to have an idea or to plan for your transitions as to plan for the upcoming activity. Having smooth transitions can lead into better and more engaging learning activities. Here are some great ideas to help you be successful with your transitions.
Children can move from place to place as:
robots rabbits baby crawling bears
ducks reindeer puppies lions
trains spies airplanes mice
birds snakes race cars kittens
elephants tug boats dinosaurs monsters
Children can move by:
walk backwards tiptoeing take a magic carpet ride
walk sideways stamping float like bubbles
skipping big steps crab walking
hopping little steps marching
jumping dancing zig-zag
The caregiver can be the _________ and the kids can be the __________
flight attendant passenger (airplane)
conductor passenger (train)
captain passenger (ship)
mother duck baby ducks
good fairy good children
hairdresser customer
zoo keeper elephants
Play these simple games:
Red light/green light Hokey Pokey
Simon Says Name your favorite foods
Follow the Leader Chugga Chugga Choo Choo, All Aboard!
Sing your favorite songs:
The Alphabet Song Row, Row, Row Your Boat
The Ants go Marching The Farmer in the Dell
The Bear Went Over the Mountain The Itsy Bitsy Spider
Pantomime:
Eating a piece of watermelon Cutting with scissors
Eating a piece of corn on the cob Blowing a bubble with gum
Catching a butterfly Getting dressed
Caring for a crying baby Walking a dog
Blowing out birthday candles Catching a ball
