Transform storytime habits and curb calling out with this tried-and-tested classroom management resource inspired by David Ezra Stein’s beloved book, The Interrupting Chicken! Designed to give children a visual and engaging reminder of self-regulation, this system has a proven track record of helping young learners master patience and active listening. How It Works Read & Reflect: Kick off the lesson by reading The Interrupting Chicken together as a class, followed by a guided discussion on why shouting out and interrupting others makes it difficult to learn and listen. Track Behavior: Use the interactive Interrupting Chicken Board in your daily routine. Add chicks to the board for positive listening milestones, or gently remove them when the class needs a reminder about respectful communication. What’s Included Printable “Interrupting Chicken” main display board. A set of 5 cute, themed chick cut-outs for tracking behavior. Teacher guide and implementation tips on how to introduce the system to your class. Preparation Instructions Print & Cut: Print the board and the 5 chicks on heavy cardstock for durability. Laminate: Laminate all pieces so they hold up to daily handling and can be reused year after year. Attach Fasteners: Add hook-and-loop dots (Velcro) or magnetic tape to the board and chicks so they can be easily moved, added, or taken away throughout the day. Ideal For Daily registration and whole-class reward systems. Managing transitions, carpet time, and group discussions. Supporting positive behavior management and social-emotional learning in early years and primary classrooms.

Bring a touch of magic and mystery to your science or seasonal literacy lessons with this interactive Halloween-themed matching activity! Designed to captivate young learners, students use a torch to reveal hidden pumpkin facts and match them to the correct spooky face in the haunted house. How It Works Shine & Reveal: Students place a small flashlight or the light from a torch behind the paper to illuminate and uncover the hidden pumpkin fact. Match & Learn: Read the discovered fact and find the corresponding pumpkin face inside the haunted house scene, building critical thinking and reading skills through play. What’s Included Printable haunted house scene featuring various pumpkin faces. A set of illustrated pumpkin templates with hidden facts ready to be uncovered. Preparation Instructions Assemble: Cut out the pumpkin face and stick the normal pumpkin overlay directly on top so the facts remain hidden until the light shines through. Laminate (Optional): For durability and repeated use, laminate the finished cards. Ideal For Autumn and Halloween-themed continuous provision. Science rotations (learning about plant life cycles or pumpkins). Guided reading or independent literacy stations.