This presentation looked specifically at how we can effectively manage transitions around the building, and support children in 'planning destinations' within the classroom.

1. EFFECTIVE EARLY YEARS
PRACTICE
2 7 T H J U N E 2 0 1 9

2. TOPICS
• How to engage children and hold their attention
• How to support language development
• Supporting transitions from activity to activity
• Moving around the building
• Self help skills
• Including children in jobs, and chores in the classroom
• Drop off and accepting children

3. HOW WAS IT TRANSITING AROUND
THE BUILDING?

4. HOW CAN WE MAKE THE JOURNEYS
SMOOTHER?

5. MOVING ROUND THE BUILDING
• Clear instructions
• Minimise movement
• Ensure a ‘free path’ so the journey is smooth
• Avoid clashing with another group in common areas
• Ensure the children are properly received at their destination
• Avoid rushing the children, and provide comfort and support

6. PLANNING DESTINATIONS
How can you plan
destinations with children
and help them to reach
somewhere meaningful?

8. PLANNING DESTINATIONS
1. Ask children to choose ‘where to’ next
2. Limit choice if they are overwhelmed or
cannot make a decision
3. Support children in engaging with a rich
range of experiences
4. Monitor that ‘all children have a go at
everything’
5. Help to settle a child at a new space,
activity or area (rather than ‘sending’
them)

9. LETS PRACTICE…

10. STAND LESS
SIT MORE… Spend more time sitting on
carpets and at tables with
children and less time standing
up.
Engage. Play. Support. Zone
Try to have 6-8 children with you,
under your supervision