Easing Daily Transitions

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Why moving from now to next is so hard for little ones, and gentle habits that smooth the shift.

What’s inside

  • What a transition asks of a developing brain
  • Why the meltdown at the door is not defiance
  • Gentle ways to smooth the shift: warnings, routines, first-then
  • A teacher & therapist tip page

Skills it builds

  • Transitions
  • Routines
  • Self-regulation

How to use

Choose two habits — a countdown and a visual first-then, say — and use them the same way every day for a week. Print for families or the classroom. Ready in 2 minutes.

From a pediatric OT

Made by Ms. Aviv, a licensed pediatric occupational therapist, and used with real kids before it reaches you. Print-ready PDF on US Letter (prints on A4 with “fit to page”).

Why moving from now to next is so hard for little ones, and gentle habits that smooth the shift.

What’s inside

  • What a transition asks of a developing brain
  • Why the meltdown at the door is not defiance
  • Gentle ways to smooth the shift: warnings, routines, first-then
  • A teacher & therapist tip page

Skills it builds

  • Transitions
  • Routines
  • Self-regulation

How to use

Choose two habits — a countdown and a visual first-then, say — and use them the same way every day for a week. Print for families or the classroom. Ready in 2 minutes.

From a pediatric OT

Made by Ms. Aviv, a licensed pediatric occupational therapist, and used with real kids before it reaches you. Print-ready PDF on US Letter (prints on A4 with “fit to page”).