Transform the first five minutes of every primary lesson with simple, powerful strategies that boost focus, emotional readiness, and engagement. This course shows you how to pair calming routines with curiosity-sparking hooks. Walk away with practical tools, lesson-ready ideas, and a plan to make your lesson openings truly count.
Early career teachers seeking clear, ready-to-use routines, and experienced teachers looking to refresh or sharpen their lesson starts.
4.2.2 Proficient Level - Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments - Manage classroom activities: Establish and maintain orderly and workable routines to create an environment where student time is spent on learning tasks
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Welcome
Acknowledgement of Country
Learning Objectives
Teaching Standards
Introduction
Why the First 5 Minutes Matter
Reflection Question
Predictability Meets Curiosity
Novelty Hooks = Cognitive Engagement
Not Just Mornings: First 5s Across the Day
Routine or Hook?
Class Activity
Reference List for Module 1
Introduction
Designing Strong Starts – Part 1
Designing Strong Starts – Part 2
Teacher Activity
Reflection Question
Common Pitfalls and Quick Fixes
Scenario Activity
Final Reflection
Wrap Up: Start Strong, Every Time
Reference List for Module 2
Course Feedback
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