What this Fix is for
Lineup Race is for a transition teachers repeat constantly. Instead of saying “line up properly” for the hundredth time, the class gets a visible baseline and a clear finish. Success is measured against the class’s own previous performance rather than against another class.
How it works
Run the normal lineup once to establish a baseline. On later rounds, the class tries to complete the same routine a little more efficiently. The tool manages the timing and the visible challenge while the teacher keeps the safety expectations and destination clear.
Why teachers keep it simple
- Turns a repeated routine into brief practice
- Class competes with its own baseline
- Minimal teacher clicking
- Built for the real doorway transition, not a pretend game
What students actually see
The live screen gives the class one visible target: move from the current activity into the agreed line safely and beat the class baseline without sacrificing spacing or control.
When to use it
Use it for lining up, hallway transitions, leaving for recess, gym or library, or whenever the doorway has become a daily bottleneck.
Use it without over-explaining it
Set the baseline on an ordinary attempt, then practise the same route again. Praise the specific system improvement—chairs in, walking path clear, voices off—rather than only celebrating a faster number.
Built to be reusable
Once the class consistently reaches the line with fewer reminders, use the timer less often. The race is practice for the routine, not the routine forever.