Episode 19: How to Make Clean-Up Fast, Fun, and Stress-Free

If clean-up time feels chaotic or takes forever, you’re not alone. But what if this part of your day could be smoother, faster and even fun?

In this episode, Alex shares easy, actionable tips to transform your clean-up routine into a calm, consistent system your students can follow (and even enjoy!). You’ll walk away with ideas that you can try tomorrow.

✨ You’ll hear:

1. Why clean-up struggles are totally normal and fixable
2. The role of visual cues, clear expectations, and transition time
3. How using clean-up songs and countdowns can shift the vibe entirely
4. A mindset shift that takes the pressure off you to do it all

From quick transitions to building classroom responsibility, this episode is packed with tips to help your day end on a high note.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode

📖 Read the related blog posts:

1. How to Make Classroom Clean-Up Fast and Fun
2. Must-Try Classroom Clean-Up Tip
3. Clean-Up Songs for Pre-K and Kindergarten

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