The shift from older to younger tamariki has required me to rethink behaviour expectations and strategies. While I am reusing previously successful strategy’s, Ive also realized that what worked last year may not necessarily work in the same way this year, given the developmental differences of my tamariki. Also some of my tamariki this year have only been at school for a number of months and are still learning the expectations of our kura.What I am going research?
- Are the strategies from last year developmentally appropriate for 5- to 7-year-olds?
- What new supports or scaffolds might these tamariki need that my older students didn’t?
- How will I measure the success of these behaviour strategies over time?
My Next Steps :
- Revisit emotional regulation teaching (e.g., zones of regulation, mindfulness) and ensuring that I am putting this into our daily routines.
- Build strong relationships early to support trust and behaviour.
- Utilise visual aids (core boards and clear routines to help younger students understand expectations.