The messy middle of a lesson can make or break your classroom calm.You’ve nailed your entry routines. Your exits are solid. But those in-between moments, like shifting from group work to silent writing, that’s where chaos sneaks in.If transitions have ever left you saying:“I had them… and then I lost them.”This one’s for you.In this episode, I walk you through my three essential “Ps” for smooth transitions, plus five of my favourite practical tools to bring novelty, structure and just the right amount of fun into those mid-lesson wobbles.Whether your students are bouncing off the walls or just dilly-dallying, you’ll walk away from this one with new tricks (and a taco) up your sleeve.What you’ll learn:Why group work isn’t the problem — it’s the gap between tasksMy 3-part “P” framework to diagnose & fix messy transitionsHow to boost structure and student buy-in (without nagging!)Easy, repeatable tools for transitions that students actually respond toFun little things like the “Tardy Taco” and “Fast Track Fajita” that build community while managing chaosHave a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT: Shop all resources Join The Behaviour Club My book! It’s Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management The Low-Level Behaviour Bootcamp Free guide: 'Chats that Create Change' Connect with me: Follow on Instagram @the.unteachables Check out my website

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