Teacher Moves & Transitions
What’s one teacher move that keeps lessons flowing smoothly between activities?
Giving clear time expectations for each part of the lesson.
What’s one reason to break a 45-minute lesson into smaller segments?
To keep focus and include checks for understanding.
Give one example of a check-in question a teacher might ask during an activity.
“What’s one thing you’ve learned so far?”
What can teachers do during transitions to keep momentum high?
Give countdowns or verbal warnings before switching tasks.
What’s it called when teachers give a 30-second warning before moving on to the next activity?
Setting expectations for transitions
What’s the purpose of chunking time with reflection moments in between?
To gauge understanding and adjust pacing.
What’s a way to use trackers or visual cues to signal progress through a lesson?
Move markers or names as students complete each step.
What should be included in a daily agenda to promote clear pacing?
Time allotments for each activity
How can teachers use trackers to identify who needs extra support?
By reviewing progress indicators after each segment.
What tool helps students monitor their work completion and timing?
A self-monitoring checklist or rubric
What’s one reason it’s important to move on when time is up, even if groups aren’t finished?
It maintains urgency and keeps the class on pace.
What’s a benefit of using visual or digital trackers for pacing?
They make progress visible to both teacher and students.