378. Making After Recess & Lunch Transitions Calm, Fun, and Focused

There's a certain chaos that walks back into your classroom after recess or lunch with the buzzing energy, side conversations, and constant movement in students' seats. But what if those notoriously tricky transitions could become some of the calmest, most focused moments of your day? With the right strategies, those post-playtime minutes can shift from stressful to smooth...and even a little fun. In today's episode, I'm sharing simple, effective ideas for creating classroom transitions that help students reset and refocus in ways that feel fun, easy, and enjoyable. Show Notes: 5-Minute Field Trips Subscription: Classroom Management Club Waitlist:

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378. Making After Recess & Lunch Transitions Calm, Fun, and Focused is an episode from Beginning Teacher Talk by Dr. Lori Friesen.

This episode is 21:20 long.

This episode was published on Dec 10, 2025.

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