Classroom transition support plan

A short plan for smoother transitions and predictable cues.

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Who this is for

Teachers looking for practical, educational support.

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How to use

  • Complete with a pupil where possible.
  • Review weekly and adjust cues.

Transition steps

  1. Give a 5‑minute warning and show the next activity card.
  2. Use a visual timer or countdown.
  3. Offer a small role (carry the notebook, wipe the board).
  4. Confirm the next activity with one short sentence.

Support cues

  • □ Visual timer
  • □ “Next up” card
  • □ Transition song
  • □ Calm corner option

Related resources

Trust & evidence

Educational resource — not medical advice.

Citations

Sources are copy‑only for transparency — external links are not clickable.

  • World Health Organization: Mental health and wellbeing

    https://www.who.int/teams/mental-health-and-substance-use

  • UNICEF: Supporting mental health and wellbeing

    https://www.unicef.org/mental-health

  • US Department of Education: IDEA overview

    https://sites.ed.gov/idea/

  • CDC: ADHD overview

    https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/

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Last reviewed

16 Jan 2026

Next review due

15 Jul 2026

Updated

16 Jan 2026

Evidence & sources

6 sources · tiers A, B

Update history
  • 16 Jan 2026contentInitial printable published and reviewed.

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