The STEPS Approach to Classroom Management
As a Teacher, imagine being able to:
Reduce feelings of anxiety in the classroom?
Encourage independence?
Promote positive behaviour?
Support children to follow instructions?
Decrease a sense of overwhelm?
Introducing the STEPS Approach:
Supporting Task Breakdown for Positive Classroom Management, our best strategy for Teachers!
A Whole-School Approach that supports Mental Health and Wellbeing!
Whole-School Approach to reducing anxiety, promoting independence and promoting positive behaviour borrowed from principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy!
STEPS improves behaviour, independence, and emotional regulation. Builds a predictable classroom environment that supports all children, especially those with neurodiverse needs.
How does it help? The STEPS Approach aims for reduced anxiety, increased engagement, improved ability to follow instructions, and increased independence.
The STEPS Approach is a classroom strategy that is PERFECT for encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom, reducing uncertainty and anxiety, promoting emotional regulation and supporting independence.
The STEPS Approach is suitable for EYFS (with support), KS1, and KS2. This is part of a wider collection of resources for our Exciting Teacher Plus+ Members.
STEPS Approach in action:
S: Simplify the task (break it down into smaller, clear actions)
T: Teach explicity (model how to follow the steps)
E: Empower independence (let them try with support)
P: Provide visual aids (we are talking flowcharts pictorial representation, lists)
S: Support and scaffold (adjust for individual needs)
Implementing the STEPS Approach:
We have a complete set of resources to help you get started with implementing the STEPS approach in your classroom, including:
- Staff Training Slides
- Classroom Display Resources
- Examples of the STEPS Approach in action!
- STEPS resources to support task breakdown.
How to get the resources:
These resources and 700+ more are available in the Exciting Teacher Member’s Club for PLUS+ members!
As a PLUS+ member, you will be able to download the resources shown here and begin introducing the STEPS approach in your classroom from today. Eeek, exciting!
Transform your classroom using the STEPS Approach:
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