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.

A teacher or parent assisting a student at her desk
Supporting persuasive writing
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • write persuasive texts
  • organise thoughts
  • work independently
A child working on a laptop
Use technology to support written expression
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • express ideas
  • develop written expression
Student writing
Supporting handwriting
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • Build handwriting skill
  • Maintain motivation
Notepad with a list of steps written down
Use task analysis for skill development
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • learn new skills
  • work independently
  • build self-confidence
Teacher working with students
Actively supervise your class
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • feel safe and secure
  • meet behavioural expectations
Parent and teacher shaking hands
Communicating with parents
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • be understood
  • feel supported
Three children sitting together playing with fidget toys
Supporting students to detect their own emotions from body clues
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • recognise body clues
  • identify emotions
Teacher leaning over student's desk and looking at student.
Structure tasks using work systems
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • plan and organise
  • build independence
  • understand expectations
Teacher looking at a student
Conduct an ABC analysis
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Secondary
Helps students to
  • be accepted by their peers
  • feel supported