Description
Imagine this:
- Clean-up doesn’t turn into a negotiation.
- Lining up doesn’t become a pushing contest.
- Kids know what’s next—and your voice stays calm.
Not because your class is “better behaved.”
Because the transition is designed to support regulation.
What you get
Inside the Calm Transitions Toolkit, you’ll get:
- A complete set of transition games + movement prompts (for those high-energy moments)
- Quiet transition options (for when the room is already loud)
- Teacher scripts for common sticking points (waiting, stopping, sharing materials, cleanup refusal)
- Visual supports you can post or hold up
- A simple rotation guide (so you don’t overuse one strategy)
How to use
Use the toolkit in 3 steps:
- Choose the transition (clean-up, circle, bathroom, outdoor, lunch, dismissal, etc.)
- Pick a card that matches the energy (high / medium / low)
- Repeat for a week so children learn the pattern
Who it’s for
This toolkit is for you if:
- You’re tired of repeating directions 10 times
- Your class struggles with waiting, stopping, or switching activities
- You want strategies that feel kind and still effective
- You’re supporting children with big feelings, sensory needs, or impulsivity
Why it works
Transitions are regulation work.
These tools build predictability, reduce waiting time, and give children something to do with their bodies and brains while they shift.
That’s when you get fewer power struggles—and more flow.
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