Teacher Tip #3 "Keep Things Moving"

When it comes to teaching kids in a large group, the key is to use multiple presenters and keep things moving! The more fast-paced variety we have, the more effective we will hold their attention. If you doubt it, watch 30 min of Nickelodeon. It moves fast. There are two keys to making this happen. First, break up your lessons into 5 to 10 minute segments and minimize the transition time between those segments.  This means that everyone needs to know what they're teaching and when.  When one lesson is finishing, the next one should be waiting in the wings. There should be no more than 2 seconds of transition between any two segments. Dead time just gives little minds time to wander.  Just go up as soon as the previous segment is finished. Second, keep your lesson moving. Don’t allow dead time while you are speaking. Know what you are going to do and say, do and say it with energy, then let the next person up.  Keep things moving.