Hello, Teachers Around the World!
Children love to know what’s coming next. Routines give them that sense of stability and comfort. A well-planned classroom routine helps children focus, reduces anxiety, and makes language learning feel natural.
What Are Classroom Routines?
Routines are repeated activities or procedures that structure your lesson – like greetings, warm-ups, songs, cleaning up, or ending the class.
Benefits of Daily Routines
- Reduce behavior issues by giving structure
- Help manage transitions smoothly
- Build a sense of community
- Reinforce useful English phrases through daily use
Examples of Effective Routines
- Morning Greeting Routine
“Hello!” + name games or “How are you today?” questions - Weather and Calendar Talk
Use songs and visuals to talk about the day, date, and weather - Clean-up Time
Songs like “Clean up, clean up, everybody everywhere…” - End-of-Class Routine
A goodbye song, personal high-fives, or “See you next time!” chant
Tips for Success
- Be consistent – do routines the same way every class
- Use simple English and gestures
- Start small: just 1 or 2 routines at first
- Let students take part – for example, today’s “helper” leads the greeting
Language Practice Ideas
- Teach useful phrases like “May I go to the toilet?” or “Can I help?”
- Use chants or routines to practice classroom vocabulary: book, chair, bag
- Reinforce politeness with routines like: “Thank you”, “You’re welcome”, “Please”
Final Thoughts Routines are more than just time-savers. They create a space where children feel secure, capable, and ready to learn. With just a little planning, you’ll see how routines help both language skills and classroom harmony grow!