Primary School

Discover a range of evidence-based practices and resources for primary school educators aimed at creating inclusive learning environments. Practice topics cover classroom management, adjustments and scaffolds, sensory considerations, social/emotional wellbeing, behavioural supports, and more.

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Use visual self-management tools
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • build greater independence
  • maintain on-task behaviour
Teacher talking to parent
Share information through home–school communication
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • be supported across settings
Teacher standing while young students are at desks
Teach self-regulation
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • regulate their feelings
  • regulate their behaviour
Child reads a visual schedule
Use visual schedules
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • transition smoothly
  • understand expectations
  • learn new concepts
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Foster school connectedness using the WISE model
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • increase self-esteem
  • improve resilience
  • increase school connectedness
Boy with headphones
Meet students' sensory needs
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • engage in tasks
  • self-regulate
Teacher working with student
Provide feedback on learning & behaviour
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • stay motivated
  • remain on-task for longer
  • feel valued
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Model emotional literacy
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • identify and respond to emotions
  • regulate emotions
Teacher working with students via computer
Understanding and supporting comprehension
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • engage in learning