Behavior & Classroom Management
Behavior & Classroom Management for K
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.
Calm Corner Steps Poster
5-step regulation poster for the calm corner — what children can do when they feel overwhelmed. Based on trauma-informed practice.
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.
Carpet & Lining-Up Expectations Poster
A two-poster set showing exactly what 'good carpet' and 'good lining up' look like. Visual support for younger children — print A3, mount where children can see.
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.
Transition Routines — Pack of 6 Visual Cues
Six classroom transition routines that genuinely work — from carpet to desks, between activities, lining up, end of day. Visual cues, scripts and timing.
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.).