Getting Control of Your Classroom Dismissal Time
Dismissal time can be one of the most challenging times of the day for many teachers, whether they are experienced, new, or somewhere in between. Both kids and teachers are tired by the end of the day, and 20-35 children must be packed up with all of their notes, homework, lunch boxes, backpacks, plus 50 other important things to remember! They must be out the door ON TIME to meet busses, parents, and day care providers who are likely in a hurry! Patience can start to run dry as the exhaustion of the day sets in. Neither kids nor teachers are at their best when tired, rushed, and stressed! Did I just describe your class? If so, there are several simple things that can be done throughout the day to make sure things run more smoothly! Recently, a Kindergarten teacher asked me a question about managing dismissal time on my HeidiSongs Facebook page , and so I posted the question there to help brainstorm ideas. It turned out to be quite an interesting discussion, and one that drew q...