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--Dr. Maria Montessori



Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Transition Tuesday

It's the beginning of the year and you are probably spending every minute of every day teaching routines and procedures. One routine is that of transitions. Transitioning from one activity to another is very difficult for young children. They need help making transitions. You can teach simple signals, songs, games, etc. to help the transition process. Below is a song to teach children when you want them to sit on the carpet or rug for group time.
 
Have a Seat 
(tune of “Shortnin’ Bread”)

Everybody have a seat, have a seat, have a seat.
Everybody have a seat on the floor.
Not on the ceiling, not on the door.
Everybody have a seat on the floor!
 
Taken form Dr. Jean

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