Behavior Essentials Toolkit
The most-used behavior management resources for any primary classroom
Practical, ready-to-print resources covering the daily reality of classroom management — routines, restorative practice, de-escalation, calm-down strategies, and reflection templates. Built around what works, not what sounds good in training.
8 resources in this collection
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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