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.

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
Teacher smiling while watching students write
Supporting persuasive writing
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • write persuasive texts
  • organise thoughts
  • work independently
Student writing
Supporting handwriting
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • Build handwriting skill
  • Maintain motivation
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
Worksheets including instructions with image on each step
Give clear directions
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • know what is expected
  • perform tasks effectively
Teacher supervising student work
Actively supervise your class
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
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
Students working in the classroom
Consistently use routines and schedules
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Primary
Helps students to
  • feel less anxious
  • transition smoothly
  • know what is coming next