Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on February 28, 2021 11:32 pm Add to Favorites yhedyZ Reps: 205 Transitioning for recess When transitioning going back inside from recess, kids are lingering not really listening when I tell them to clean up. From this, we keep getting back to class a minute or two late from the students picking up the things. What can I do to minimize this situation?                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted March 3, 2021 3:17 pm VePyHy Reps: 101 You could give students jobs so that they feel responsible for cleaning up. Each student can have a job and the jobs can rotate throughout each week. Votes: +25 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution aseTyD Reps: 200 If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.   Posted on: October 31, 2021 5:43 am eDezaN Reps: 100 I love the idea of giving students jobs.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:25 am Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted March 1, 2021 12:55 am maVeqy Reps: 201 A few tips I've observed is the use of consequences. If the students are informed that they will lose recess time or be made to do walks for not listening and the like; this will take a few times of reinforcement. It's understandable that they don't want to finish playing, but they need to understand there is a schedule. Of course, you can also explain that good behaviors and performance can be awarded. Consider offering 5 minutes of extra recess time for a week of good class behavior or for good class performance on tests or with substitutes (something they can work for). You can also consider giving them a 5 minute warning as a pre-transition, it will start to get them into the mindset that they will need to clean-up soon. If the recess is indoors and they're a kinder or first grade class, then maybe a cleaa-up song. Votes: +18 / -5 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Xetuzu Reps: 206 If I were in this situation, I would exactly do this.   Posted on: March 1, 2021 2:37 pm ePaXej Reps: 208 I don't agree with punishments that waist time as a response to teaching the importance of being on time.   Posted on: March 2, 2021 4:21 pm MeMuXu Reps: 203 I like how you mentioned rewarding good behavior!   Posted on: June 30, 2021 6:16 pm Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted March 5, 2021 4:08 pm Kasey Miller Reps: 100 Maybe create a song you sing to get in line, or can create something that engages their mind that it is time to go in. They are becoming conditioned to have that reaction, so change the conditioning and you can change the attitude and behavior. Votes: +14 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted March 7, 2021 1:39 pm yDyVuB Reps: 201 Create small rewards that the class will receive if they consistently clean up quickly and listen to instruction such as a movie day at the end of the month. Votes: +10 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 Yes, you could create a tally system where if they are efficient they get a tally and then after so many could get a reward.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:25 am Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted March 5, 2021 11:28 pm Byhuzy Reps: 204 To make this transition a smoother and more time managed one I would have the students start picking up their toys from recess 5 min sooner than you have been. This will allow for some extra time to make it so you are not missing out on class time. Maybe setting a timer that both you and your students can hear at recess would be a good idea so they know when they need to start cleaning up. Votes: +7 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 Setting a timer and making clean up time into a game would be fun as well, as long as they are safe during it.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:27 am Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted July 3, 2021 3:31 pm esujyQ Reps: 202 I think that something fun for the students is assigning weekly jobs. The jobs can be assigned to new students each week and this will give them a feeling of being involved and important, rather than just cleaning up. I think that another way to get them inside would be to always plan a fun lesson or activity that they can look forward to. Votes: +5 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted October 2, 2021 8:35 pm eVyDaL Reps: 205 If students are lingering around and not completing their responsibilities within enough time to make it back to class on time, then I would take time out of their recess. I would explain to students that because they are not doing what is expected of them in a timely manner they will be losing free time during recess until they are able to do so. Maybe this will be more of an incentive for them to clean up a bit faster? Votes: +5 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted October 2, 2021 11:13 pm yperyH Reps: 150 I would go over the expectations with the students again when leaving recess. Setting these clear expectations will allow the students to be held accountable for following/not following the rules. To add, maybe give the students incentives such as everyone will get a sticker or prize if they follow the rules every single day for a week. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 3, 2021 10:44 pm etazeW Reps: 104 I would be straight forward with my students. When we would line up or get back in to the classroom, I would let them know that each day we will clean up a minute or two earlier until we can manage a structured time. This would be in result to students in the class not cleaning up on time. Certain students who immediately clean up and follow directions, may be rewarded with small incentives like "School money" for the school store. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 I like this because it takes away a little of what they care about.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:26 am Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted October 28, 2021 8:57 am geTuPa Reps: 200 Try to start wrapping recess up five to ten minutes earlier. Let the students know that at whatever specific time they must start cleaning up their surroundings. Assigning students different jobs will help them hold themselves and each other accountable. There could also be some reward in this, if the students can get cleaned up and back to class on time you'll play music during their work time or some sort of other exciting activity. Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted March 1, 2021 12:51 am Mary Claire Murphy Reps: 206 At the beginning of the year, teachers are supposed to go over their rules and procedures. This can be a rule/procedure on how to come back in from recess correctly so that class may resume at the right time. That way when an issue like this happens later in the year, the entire class can review the rules, procedures and expectations for them. Votes: +3 / -4 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 12 Posted October 3, 2021 11:49 pm tyquJy Reps: 200 I would create a written procedure for the students to review before the next recess time. That way the students have clear expectations of what is expected of them. I would recommend using time restraints, each minute counts when it comes to class time. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 13 Posted October 4, 2021 3:37 am ajeHus Reps: 271 Giving students a 2 minute warning before the actual time needed to clean-up could work. You could also consider making it a competition to see who can clean-up the quickest or most so that students are motivated to do it quickly! Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 14 Posted March 2, 2021 4:14 pm ePaXej Reps: 208 The situation will dictate the response. The teacher may need to re-evaluate their methods on how they are enforcing class exceptions. It may turn out that the Teachers lack of "presence" is what the students are responding to. Votes: +2 / -2 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 15 Posted March 1, 2021 12:13 am VySePu Reps: 202 I would be more stern and create real consequences that are going to affect the students Votes: +2 / -6 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 16 Posted October 4, 2021 2:32 am yqeMeL Reps: 103 I think in order to minimize tardiness for their next subject block, I would begin cleaning up early. If they ask why they have to clean up so early explain to them that they are cutting into class time by not cleaning up quickly so now you must cut into recess time to make up for it. It is a great responsibility lesson as well as showing the students the importance of respect for timed events. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 17 Posted April 15, 2022 7:57 pm esujyQ Reps: 202 I think having classroom jobs helps engage the students. Incentives also work. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 18 Posted April 25, 2022 1:33 am ySeJeg Reps: 101 If I were you I would make cleaning up fun! I would divide them into two groups. One group is in charge of cleaning up Mondays & Wednesdays.The second group is in charge of cleaning up Tuesdays & Thursdays. Fridays can be clean up for both groups. Make cleaning up a competition have a timer, the group who cleans up the fastest , that has the fastest time on fridays gets to pick out of the surprise reward box. That could make cleaning up exciting for them and will minimize coming back inside from recess late. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 19 Posted October 10, 2022 4:25 pm yHuJyG Reps: 100 Emphasize the expectation for transitions, that they should be quiet, quick and concise. If students aren't able to handle different activities during recess then they should be warned that those activities would be eliminated Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 20 Posted September 30, 2021 7:11 pm ZumuGy Reps: 100 I would purposely create a small mess before recess one day and then spend an entire recess period going over cleaning up, getting in line, and walking back to the classroom. Do not just do this one time but over and over the entire period. it might feel like a wasted day but the students will get the hint on how to properly transition in order to avoid another day without recess. Votes: +1 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 21 Posted October 3, 2021 11:01 pm aQePuW Reps: 102 I would give the students that are listing stickers Votes: +1 / -1 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution eDezaN Reps: 100 Good incentive idea.   Posted on: October 9, 2023 3:27 am Add a Comment                 Solution 22 Posted October 2, 2021 2:51 am aPyDav Reps: 104 I would reinforce our classroom rules and procedures. I would call out the students who are lingering and also call out the students who are on point and following directions! Votes: +1 / -2 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 23 Posted September 29, 2021 12:24 pm NyzaDy Reps: 101 I would recommend a countdown so that students know when they need to be finished by, maybe 30 seconds. If they are not finished in time, then there should be a consequence so that they understand the importance of following directions during recess. Votes: +1 / -4 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 24 Posted April 11, 2022 5:53 pm ePaXej Reps: 208 I would start by ending recess earlier. Getting the students to respond will allow more time, but the time taken away is the consequence until they become compliant. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 25 Posted April 16, 2022 7:51 pm uVeneH Reps: 204 Cut recess short so that you won't be late back to class. Explain to the students that if they want their full recess time back that they will have to be more mindful and prompt about cleaning up. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 26 Posted October 14, 2022 3:12 pm GebyXu Reps: 203 A possible solution that might work is having the students begin to clean up earlier by a few minutes. I have noticed that some teachers use a whistle, their voice, or just start walking with a hand in the air to signal their students it's time to line up. It really comes down to classroom management. If this doesn't work, then maybe offer an incentive that if the class cleans up and lines up in time they earn a point, and if not the teacher earns a point. If the class has more points than the teacher by the end of the week they earn an extra marble in a small jar. When the jar is filled, then they earn a whole class award of the teacher's choosing. You could even give the class a few options and have them vote so that they are involved in the process. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 27 Posted October 14, 2022 8:35 pm MeMuXu Reps: 203 I think the best way to solve this problem is to focus on time management. If you know the students are slow at picking up, begin to clean-up earlier and set a timer that gives students an allotted time for clean-up. This way the teacher remains in control and expectations are set. Let students know that there will be consequences if clean-up exceeds the allotted time because lingering cuts into instructional time. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.