Discover the practical behaviour strategies an early years teacher uses to welcome her new reception class on the first day of school, in this short video on classroom management and pedagogy.
Libby Pryce's top priority is to ensure that her new primary pupils feel safe and secure. She explains to behaviour expert John Bayley her top five tips for preparing pupils for learning. These include providing familiar activities and encouraging parents to stay until they feel happy that their children are settled.
Libby also creates a group identity for the class, introduces fun activities to focus their attention and establishes her authority as the class leader.
