Practice series
The social and emotional wellbeing of students can strongly impact learning outcomes. Many diverse learners can find social activities challenging. These social and emotional wellbeing practices focus on social skill development, regulating emotions, and coping strategies for an overwhelmed state.

Teach self-regulation
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- regulate their feelings
- regulate their behaviour

Provide feedback on learning & behaviour
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- stay motivated
- remain on-task for longer
- feel valued

Model emotional literacy
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- identify and respond to emotions
- regulate emotions

Provide a safe calm space for students
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
- learn self-regulation
- reduce behavioural dysregulation

Harnessing student interests
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool
Preschool to Year 2
Years 3 to 6
Foundation to Year 6
Helps students to
- be more engaged
- focus across topics

Embedding opportunities for choice making
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool – Year 12
Helps students to
- make decisions
- build independence

Model positive interactions
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- build social-awareness
- interact with others

Support friendship skills
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- interact with peers
- participate in activities

Teach social problem solving
TEACHING PRACTICE
For student years
Preschool to Year 2
Helps students to
- solve social problems
- become independent