The Unteachables Podcast

#139: The exit routine your class [and you] desperately needs


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Let’s talk about the part of the lesson where the wheels often fall off — the final five minutes.
 You know the one. The bell's about to go, some students are packing up early, others are zoning out, and you’re standing at the door doing your best nightclub bouncer impression. 🚪🕺

In this final episode of the Kickstart series, we're talking exit routines — specifically, how to manage early finishers so the end of the lesson feels calm, purposeful, and controlled (instead of sweaty chaos).

I'll walk you through the exact routine I teach students every time they finish early — no matter the subject, age, or task. Plus, I’ll show you how to build a self-sustaining structure that keeps students engaged right up to the bell… without needing 10 clones of yourself to manage the room.

Because classroom management isn’t just about how you start — it’s also about how you finish.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why the last 5 minutes of your lesson matter more than you think
  • What’s really going wrong when early finishers cause chaos
  • The exact self-assessment routine I teach to anchor students in reflection
  • How to set up a simple “What to Do Next” system students follow on their own
  • 6 low-lift early finisher tasks that actually work (and require zero tech or prep)
  • Why this structure reduces disruptions and raises the quality of student work

Have a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!

RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT:

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  • 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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