Elementary school students love rituals: they know what to expect and participate enthusiastically. Rituals provide relief in daily life and shorten preparation time. For example, when you use "clean-up music," you don't have to constantly remind them or repeat the same announcements. The children know exactly how much time they have to clean up. Ritualized reading times make lesson preparation easier, and students can look forward to and prepare for them. The use of rituals also helps transform a group of individuals into a classroom community. Only those who are in the know and understand what to do grasp the ritual. This strengthens the community and makes it enjoyable.