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😲 One Simple Hack for Easier Transitions
You won't believe how simple it is!
And it has to do with ✨ ROUTINES ✨
We all know back-to-school season can be a ROUGH transition (for teachers and students alike) 🍎
So today I'm sharing my top tip for transitioning students into BTS mode and ditching the end of summer slump:
➡️ Make your morning routine ✨ magical ✨
And predictable. And simple. And calming.
Our morning routine is the first thing I teach on the first day of school and we spend all week practicing and mastering our mornings ☀️
It looks a little something like this:
👉🏼 Students enter the classroom to calming music, dim lights, and a morning routine reminder on the smart board
👉🏼 Students unpack, sign in, and grab a morning task
👉🏼 Students quietly work on their morning task as I take attendance and check in with individual students
👉🏼 The music ends and we transition to the carpet for morning meeting
Routines reduce anxiety, provide a sense of safety, and set students up for success ✅
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Laura │ Inclusion & Behavior Specialist
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