Transitions can be one of the most challenging aspects of teaching. Whether it’s transitioning from math to literacy, packing up for lunch, or preparing for assembly, those small gaps can quickly turn into chaos. Over the years, I’ve found that the smoother my transitions are, the calmer my classroom feels, and the more time we actually spend learning. Here’s the main transition strategy that anchors my classroom, along with a few additional ideas I use when I want to mix things up. ⭐ My Go-To Transition: The Timer + Reward Jar I set a timer for one minute whenever we transition. If the whole class moves calmly and gets ready…