This handbook covers; Ideas for whole class behaviour management systems Strategies to refocus attention Tidy up and transition strategies Ways-to incorporate mindfulness in the classroom Ways to support ‘Tough Kids’ How to establish consistency, high expectations and structure in your classroom This handbook comes with links to resources that you can purchase on TPT.

Home learning menu template is where parents and children pick and choose from a menu of options. It is split up into Maths, Reading, Writing and theme

In conjunction with a mindfulness unit

Poster to support you to identify what could be the trigger.

All of the links you need for planning and teaching!

Sign for LET’S START THE YEAR WITH A BANG Put all your children’s faces in baloons Pop one each day They become the Flamingo of the day/ star of the day/ VIP of the day (however you want to brand it) Great for transitioning your class and building relationships

Adapted problem solving questions from NRICH Board game to work alongside it. In groups children answer the problems, once they answer they get to roll the die on the board game. They then do another problem. There are 5 problems in total. This planning is meant for a Year 1-2 class and a week’s worth of planning. Children should ideally do one problem a lesson. I would also include adding and subtracting practise which is included in the PowerPoint. For further differentiation, model the problem on the board before children go to their groups. Enjoy :)

Application for writing! These templates are editable!

If you are like me you are probably setting up new activities every week. This can be hard for your staff if they don’t know what to do! They cannot help the children accordingly and that means the activities are not facilitated properly, could be unsafe and left in a mess! Nooooo! I have a KS1 guide template that I update each week. I stick it in the KS1 area in A3 for all teachers on duty to see. **Just delete the text and images and replace with your own

20 practical tips to help you build positive relationships

Milestones Sentence stems Games Social skills Extra support

Golidlocks - In the style of Black Eyed Peas ‘Where is the love?’ Red Riding Hood - In the style of 9-5 Dolly Parton Three Little pigs - In the style of Taylor Swift ‘Shake it Off’

Chant used in Year 1 to introduce fractions. As seen on my instagram account @goodmorningmsfoster

Ever feel like your children are CONSTANTLY coming up to you? We finished! We are stuck! This person isn’t sharing etc These voting paddles keep bottoms in chairs and children engaged in their group work. One side says my group needs a challenge and another side says my group needs help. Print double sided and stick on a lollipop and you are done!

Interactive PowerPoint explaining the method Resource for the ‘messenger’ to wear Video showing the teacher led instruction can be found at @goodmorningmsfoster

Child led learning

Cut out and attach for children to write the graphemes :)

All the basic facts your children need on a daily basis No need for having in on the board and children craning their necks Or having about 5 different types of supportive mats Print on A5 and stick on tables Or Have them in trays for support - it can be part of your 'Ask 3 before me!"

Differentiated in stages Colourful and engaging board game template Used to play 4 in a row - counters needed A total of 3 boards

Love Flamingos? Love colourful displays? Need a number display? Here it is!