Small Steps, Smooth Transitions: Helping Children Participate in Classroom Routines

[Deborah Fuoss]

A common classroom routine may look simple to an adult, but it can involve many different expectations for a young child. For some children, each change within a routine is a transition. Moving from a song to the weather or from a story to a movement activity may be just as challenging as moving from centers to the playground. This tool kit offers tips for making routines more manageable for children.