Support and motivate pupils to start on task.
Checklist
Examples
- Narrate the positive: ‘I like how Mark has made a quick start’ or ‘Fantastic handwriting from James, what a great start!’
- Deliberately scan the room for off-task behaviour: be seen looking
- Move around the room and walk between the tables. Stand at the corners where you can monitor all children’s work
- Anticipate ‘off-task’ behaviour. Redirect children with the least invasive intervention necessary: proximity; eye contact; nonverbal; recall previous positive or small consequences.
Further information
Video
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