Get your signal and expectations straight at the very start. Don't let transitions panic you. Just remember to think about your options in advance. Try all kinds of transition strategies and see which ones fit your style. Just because the cooperating teacher does it, doesn't mean it's the best, most efficient method or an appropriate one for you.
Transitions are the glue of good instructional planning.
Think of transitions as bridges that link activities and enhance an integrated curriculum. It is time for transitions to be conceptually updated as well. Rather, transition management should be viewed as a dynamic organizational process requiring planning and careful implementation and should be included as an important part of preservice teacher education programs.