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

1. Our Classroom Expectations (Be Safe • Be Respectful • Be a Learner)
2. Moving Calmly Between Activities
3. Listening and Participating in Class
4. Asking for Help the Right Way
5. 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.