Materials
self-managing props (see activity)
Instructions
1. When transitioning, it is important that children know where they are
supposed to be. Try to avoid putting very young children "in line" as it is not
always developmentally appropriate.
2. Instead, have a "meeting carpet" for children to go to during transitions.
3. As you get ready for outside play, one of the children (possibly the helper for
the day) chooses who should get ready to go.
4. When you have three or four children at the door, begin slowly walking the
children outside. This keeps children moving but allows others to catch up.
5. The children may tiptoe, walk backwards, walk sideways, or "fly" out to the
playground.
6. When transitioning back inside, children know to meet at the picnic table.
Other meeting areas for outside may be a circle painted on the playground
or around a tree.
