Transitions

How should we transition students from one activity to another?  We need to be able to use transitions as a teaching moment. 

One of the ways we can use transitions as a teaching moment is by rote counting.  Many children get mixed up on the teens when counting, and this will give them much needed practice.

Another way to transition from one activity to another is by using flashcards.  Chidlren are always in need of learning the alphabet.  Use alphabet flashcards.  When a child names the letter they have, they can get in line to go to lunch or go play or whatever the transition may be.  Another way you can use the flashcards is by showing them the flashcard and having them name something that starts with that letter.

Next posts I will focus on math in a prek/preschool classroom or things you can use for your child at home.  I will try to add more ideas for transition in every closing of posts.

Prek teacher

I am a prek teacher and I have so many ideas to help other teachers and parents help children succeed.

I recently read a book on read alouds. It is the best thing to do to help your child succeed in reading. I made a vow that I will read a minimum of 3 books a day to my students. If I read more, then that is fantastic. Remember that it can even be the same book three times and the children will benefit.

The children will benefit because they will listen to what a fluent reader should sound like, they will get new vocabulary, and they will pick up listening skills. Listening skills is an essential phonological awareness skill needed to be great readers.

Don't hesitate to write to me if you need ideas on any preschool subject. I have been teaching 16 years and am a bilingual teacher.