Routines and transitions are an essential part of building a supportive classroom for young children. NAEYC provides strategies for families, educators and programs to create a safe and supportive environment for all students. 

• Instead of Discipline, Use Guidance 
• From Circle Time to Small Groups: Meeting Children’s Needs 
• Miss Nelson is Missing! Preparing for a Substitute Teacher 
• Timing Is Everything : Understanding the Importance of Timing, Length, and Sequence of Activities 
• Reducing Challenging Behaviors during Transitions: Strategies for Early Childhood Educators to Share with Parents 
• Class Meetings (Book)
• Rituals and Traditions (Book)
• Rethinking Circle Time: Effective Communication with Young Children (On Demand)

NAEYC Members Only: 

• The Power of “Good Morning” 
• Mindful Morning Meetings 
• Assessing Opportunities to Support Each Child: 12 Practices for Quality Inclusion 
• Supporting Anxious Children in the Preschool Classroom 
• Enhancing the Diapering Routine: Caring, Communication, and Development 
  • In Arabic: Enhancing the Diapering Routine 
• HELLO: Minimizing disruptive transition resources 
• HELLO: Getting control back