Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: 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? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) 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.