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.

Students playing giant chess
Strengthen school belonging and emotional trust
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • feel connected
  • feel valued
Female student typing on iPad with robot on table
Harnessing student interests
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • be more engaged
  • focus across topics
bean bags in a class room
Provide a safe calm space for students
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • learn self-regulation
  • reduce behavioural dysregulation
Two children playing connect 4 together
Teach social problem solving
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • solve social problems
  • become independent
A row of labelled boxes with books
Organise your classroom
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • access all classroom areas
  • transition smoothly
Child raises hand in classroom
Improve your classroom's acoustics
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • hear in the classroom
A teacher standing in front of a screen in a classroom
Use instructional sequences
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • transition smoothly
  • know what to expect
Children sitting next to each other
Respond constructively to student behaviour
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • build self-esteem
  • stay on task
Teacher talking to group of children
Establish classroom rules
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • know what is expected
  • understand consequences