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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"This course was very practical and well-organized. I really liked the clear examples and the chance to reflect on my own teaching. The ‘First 5’ strategies were especially useful — I can already see how they will help improve classroom focus and transitions."
"This course was very effective and useful. I learned a lot of new knowledge and practical skills that I can apply directly to my job. The content was presented clearly and was easy to understand."
"This was a good refresher and reminding that I should be having more emotional hooks and activities before I begin my lesson."
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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