Table of Contents
Introduction 9
Part I Creating a Positive Learning Environment 15
Tool 1 A Whole-School Approach 18
Tool 2 A Positive Approach 20
Tool 3 Effective Rules 23
Tool 4 Effective Correctives 28
Tool 5 Positive Reinforcements 34
Part II Positive Classroom Management 43
Tool 6 Establishing Effective Routines 45
Tool 7 Helping the Children to Enter the Classroom Successfully 49
Tool 8 Addressing Lateness 52
Tool 9 Achieving Successful Lessons 57
Tool 10 Stopping Unwanted Behaviour during Assembly 62
Tool 11 Preventing Children from Leaving the Classroom without Permission 68
Tool 12 Dealing with Issues around Going to the Toilet 73
Tool 13 Helping Children to Leave the Classroom Successfully 79
Part III Re-focusing 83
Tool 14 Getting the Children's Attention 84
Tool 15 Dealing with a Lack of Motivation 87
Tool 16 Overcoming Forgetfulness 93
Tool 17 Addressing Attention-Seeking Behaviour 98
Tool 18 Preventing Children from Calling Out 105
Tool 19 Stopping Children from Making Unwanted Noises 110
Part IV Confidence Building 115
Tool 20 Supporting the Child Who Lacks Self-Esteem 117
Tool 21 Supporting the Child Who Lacks Friends 123
Tool 22 Addressing Lying 128
Tool 23 Supporting the Child Who Is Frequently Crying 135
Part V Challenging Behaviour 141
Tool 24 Helping the Child Who Is Not Following Direction 144
Tool 25 Reforming Aggressive Behaviour 150
Tool 26 Stopping a Child from Spitting 158
Tool 27 Addressing Swearing 163
Resources 168
Bibliography 172
Index 173