How to Use a Whiteboard in the Classroom

Explicit routines for calm, focused learning - Junior & Upper Primary included

Whiteboards are a powerful classroom tool, when students know exactly what is expected.

This comprehensive classroom routines pack explicitly teaches students how to use whiteboards effectively, with separate Junior Primary and Upper Primary versions included in the one resource.

Perfect for back to school, behaviour resets, relief teachers, and creating consistent routines across year levels.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

✔ Junior Primary version (F–2) ✔ Upper Primary version (Years 3–6) ✔ PowerPoint slides – 5 explicit lessons per version ✔ Teacher planning sheets ✔ Classroom posters (Junior + Upper language) ✔ Print & digital friendly

LESSONS INCLUDED (Both Versions):

1. Setting Up Your Whiteboard Properly
2. Showing Your Working Clearly
3. What To Do When You Finish
4. What To Do When You’re Stuck
5. Using Feedback to Improve Your Work

Each lesson explicitly teaches:

• Learning intention & success criteria
• What the expectation looks like, sounds like, and feels like
• Clear non-examples vs examples
• Independent application of the routine

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RESOURCE:

✔ Reduces calling out and off-task behaviour ✔ Builds student independence ✔ Encourages self-checking and perseverance ✔ Creates calm, predictable classroom routines ✔ Supports diverse learners ✔ No-prep explicit teaching

PERFECT FOR:

• Foundation – Year 6 classrooms
• Back to school routines
• Mid-year behaviour resets
• Relief teacher consistency
• PBS and behaviour frameworks
• Calm classroom setups

PLEASE NOTE:

• This resource focuses on explicit teaching, not student worksheets.
• Designed to be used across all learning areas.