Explicit Behaviour & Routine Lessons – Junior Primary (F–2) Build calm classrooms, clear expectations, and confident learners from day one. This resource includes a complete set of explicit behaviour and routine lessons designed specifically for Junior Primary (Foundation/Pre Primary – Year 2) classrooms, specifically designed for Australian classrooms. Instead of assuming students “just know” how to behave, these lessons teach expectations explicitly, using clear examples, non-examples, modelling, and practice - making classroom routines predictable, calm, and consistent. Perfect for: ✔ Start-of-year routines ✔ Behaviour resets ✔ Relief teachers ✔ New or challenging cohorts ✔ Supporting neurodiverse learners WHAT’S INCLUDED ✔ 5 explicit behaviour lessons, each with: Clear learning intentions & success criteria What the behaviour looks like, sounds like, and feels like Non-examples (what NOT to do) Examples (what TO do) Independent practice tasks ✔ PowerPoint slides for each lesson ✔ Lesson posters (one per lesson) to reinforce expectations daily ✔ Student activity sheets for reflection and consolidation ✔ Teacher “How to Use This Resource” section ✔ Lesson plan outline for easy planning LESSON TOPICS Our Classroom Expectations (Be Safe • Be Respectful • Be a Learner) Moving Calmly Between Activities Listening and Participating in Class Asking for Help the Right Way Making Good Choices Every Day (Review & Commitment) WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RESOURCE ✔ Junior-friendly language and visuals ✔ Reduces behaviour issues by teaching expectations explicitly ✔ Easy to implement - no prep required ✔ Supports consistency across classrooms ✔ Ideal for repeated use throughout the year HOW TO USE • Teach one lesson at a time (15–30 minutes) • Display posters daily to reinforce expectations • Re-teach lessons as needed (after holidays, behaviour resets, or when routines slip) • Use activity sheets to assess understanding AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM LINKS Aligned to: Personal, Social and Community Health Interacting with Others Self-regulation and positive behaviours CREATED FOR REAL CLASSROOMS This resource was designed by a classroom teacher, for classroom teachers - practical, calm, and easy to implement.
