Behavior & Classroom Management
Behavior & Classroom Management for 5th
Practical resources for the daily reality of classroom management — routines, restorative conversations, de-escalation, behavior plans, relationship building. Built around what actually works, not what sounds good in training.
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Behavior Books That Actually Help — Practitioner Reading List
A curated reading list for primary teachers wanting to read seriously about behavior — restorative practice, classroom management, the children who don't fit, and the wider thinking on relational schools.
Classroom Rules Poster (Three Principles)
Principle-based classroom rules — Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Ready to Learn — with concrete examples for each. Based on the article 'The Classroom Rules Paradox'.
'Take 5' Calm-Down Toolkit
Five evidence-informed calming techniques children can use independently — breathing, grounding, movement, sensory, and cognitive. With age-appropriate adaptations and a take-home card.
30 Brain Breaks for Primary Classrooms
30 brain break activities organised by purpose — energising, calming, focusing, social. Each is 1-3 minutes, no resources needed. Print, laminate, draw one when needed.
ABC Behavior Tracking Chart
An Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence tracking template for understanding patterns in challenging behavior. Use over 2 weeks to identify what's actually triggering incidents.
Behavior Crisis Response — Flowchart
A staff-room flowchart for what to do when a child's behavior is escalating fast — at-a-glance decisions, who to call, when to clear the room, when to use restraint (and when not).
Behavior Reflection Sheets — Three Age Levels
Three age-graded behavior reflection sheets — KS1 (drawing-led), lower KS2 (simple sentences), upper KS2 (full restorative reflection). Print, keep handy, use as the structure for a calm one-to-one.
De-Escalation Script — When a Child is in Crisis
What to actually say and do when a child is mid-meltdown or escalating fast. With the words to use, the words to avoid, and the timeline to expect.
First-Week Routines Pack
The 12 routines you must establish in the first two weeks — entry, transitions, lining up, asking for help, finishing work, end of day. With explicit teaching scripts.
Individual Behavior Plan — Template
A formal individual behavior plan for a child whose needs require structured, documented support. Includes triggers, prevention strategies, response strategies and review process.
Praise Script Bank — 50 Specific Phrases
50 specific praise phrases you can use in the classroom — focused on effort, strategy, and behavior, not ability. Built around the research on what kinds of praise actually motivate children.
Pupil Name Labels — Printable Sheet
A customisable printable name label sheet for tray labels, book spines, coat pegs, and displays. 30 labels per A4 sheet with space to write or type names. Print on sticker paper or card.
Reward Stickers — Printable Sheet (30 designs)
A printable A4 sheet of 30 reward sticker designs — stars, sunshines, well dones, and effort stickers. Print on standard label paper or card. Cut out and use with any age group.
Star of the Week Certificate
A printable Star of the Week certificate with space for pupil name, the reason for the award, and teacher signature. Includes 3 border designs: stars, sunflowers, and a simple clean design.
The 2×10 Strategy — Relationship Tracker
An evidence-informed approach to building relationship with the most challenging child in your class — 2 minutes a day, 10 days, talking only about non-school topics. With a tracking sheet.
Whole-Class Reward Chart — 100-Point Target
A printable whole-class reward chart with 100 squares to fill in as the class earns points together. When the class reaches 100, they vote on a class reward (extra break, movie afternoon, etc.).
Buddy System Setup — A Peer Support Plan
How to set up a peer-buddy system that supports a struggling child without overburdening another. Includes selection, briefing, support and rotation.
Class Charter Creation Pack — Building Agreement WITH the class, not FOR them
A 4-lesson pack to co-create a class charter children genuinely own — not 'be kind, be respectful' on a wall they ignore. With a printable charter template and weekly reflection routine.
Class Register & Attendance Template
Printable class register with 35 rows for pupil names, daily attendance columns (M T W Th F) for a full week, and a totals strip. Works for both paper-based and manual backup systems.
Classroom Jobs Chart
Printable classroom jobs display with 20 job roles — from line leader and register collector to whiteboard cleaner and librarian. Cut out and display with pupil names on sticky notes or pegs.
Classroom Seating Plan Template
Blank classroom seating plan grid for up to 36 desks — three common layouts included (rows, horseshoe, grouped tables). Fill in pupil names and annotate with SEN/EAL/target notes.
Effort & Progress Awards Pack
Five printable award certificates focused on effort and progress rather than ability — Most Improved, Brilliant Effort, Never Give Up, Growth Mindset Star, and Kind Classroom Citizen. A4, ready to print.
Half-Term Pupil Progress Tracker
Class list grid for tracking attainment at the end of each half term — columns for English, Math, and two foundation subjects. Traffic-light the current grade and flag pupils for intervention.
House Points Tally Tracker
A printable whole-class house points tracker for 4 houses — weekly tally sheet with individual pupil columns and house totals. Suitable for any house system.
Lunchtime & Break Expectations Pack
What to teach children about break and lunchtime — the routines, the social expectations, the unwritten rules. Useful for class teachers and lunchtime supervisors.
Marking & Feedback Tracker
Class list grid for tracking which pupils' work has been marked, verbal feedback given, and next-step targets set. Reduces the cognitive load of staying on top of feedback cycles.
Restorative Conversation Script
A simple 6-question script for restorative conversations after a behavior incident. Follows the standard restorative practice format — focused on harm, accountability, and repair.
Restorative Conversation Scripts — What to Actually Say
Restorative conversation scripts for the 5 most common scenarios: low-level disruption, friendship rupture, after-incident reset, chronic refuser, and child-and-parent reset. With actual words to say.
Behavior Reflection Sheet
A child-completed reflection sheet for after a behavior incident — focused on the same restorative questions, but in writing. Useful for older or quieter children.
Class Reset Lesson Plan
A 30-minute lesson plan for resetting class behavior when things have drifted — without shaming, blaming, or making it feel like punishment. Use mid-term, after holidays, after big incidents.
Group Work Norms — Poster
A visible reference for what good group work looks like — roles, voice levels, how to disagree, how to share work fairly. Print A3, mount, refer to often.
Restorative Circle Prompts — Whole-Class Edition
Whole-class restorative circle prompts for community-building and after class-wide incidents. 30 prompts across 4 categories, plus how to set up and run the circle.