Transition+Ideas

Ms. Marshall
 * teacher claps, students echo clap and they know they have to be quiet and listening to what the teacher is saying.
 * when students are transitioning from one activity to the next, teacher expects them to be quiet and wait for instruction. Students may be rewarded by moving their chips up
 * count down: teacher gives students until she counts down from 5 to 1 for them to be in their seats, quiet, and listening
 * clear off desk and wait for teacher's instructions

Mrs. Prosser


 * teacher says "one, two" and students reply with "eyes on you", teacher waits until all students are looking at her to give instruction.
 * timer for center rotations: when timer goes off, students stop what they are doing, and prepare for their next center rotation
 * clear desk: everything is put away and all students are listening to teacher discuss next activity.
 * stand and point: students stand silently and point to next center. Teacher waits until all groups are doing this then gives directions for them to go to next center.

Other Ideas:
 * Whistle
 * Singing a song (clean up/Kindergarten)
 * Traffic Light - Each color means a different level of classroom volume and motion
 * hips and lips: one finger on lips and other hand on hips when walking in the hallways
 * silly hat: teacher wears hat for each activity and students know what to do for each hat.
 * if-then statements