Guiding Children's Behaviour 

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Theories that guide behaviour (Attachment, Erikson, Zones of Regulation, Social Psychology)
• Understanding and responding to behaviours like biting, kicking, escaping
• Partnering with families and building shared behavioural support strategies
• Supporting children through routine transitions, environmental changes, and trauma
• Active supervision and critical reflection as powerful educator tools
• Nature, sensory experiences, and creative play to support regulation
• Technology’s impact — and how to use it positively
• ACECQA-aligned policies and documentation

🗓️ DAY 1 – UNDERSTANDING BEHAVIOUR & REGULATION
9:00am – 5:00pm
🕘 9:00–9:30
Welcome + About Your Facilitator – Kelly Hallas

• Intentions, connection activity: “A child who changed my practice”

🕤 9:30–10:45
Big Picture: Understanding Behaviour

• Attachment Theory
• Erik Erikson’s Stages of Development
• Zones of Regulation
• Positive Reinforcement & Social Psychology

🕥 10:45–11:30
Attention Span & Technology in Early Childhood

• Impact of tech
• 5 intentional educator-led ways to use it
• Linking tech to deeper thinking and learning

☕ Morning Tea – 11:30–11:45
🕦 11:45–1:00
Self-Regulation & Resilience in Young Children

• Co-regulation, calm spaces, breathing routines
• Resilience-building through routine and connection

🕐 1:00–2:00
🍽️ Lunch Break
🕑 2:00–3:15
Transitions, Change, and Environmental Impact

• Drop-offs, new children, weather changes, changes at home
• Supporting through predictability and calm leadership

🕞 3:15–4:15
Our Classrooms & Sensory Factors

• Room layout, limits, calm corners, noise & light
• Sensory-friendly spaces + environmental consistency

🕓 4:15–5:00
Investigating Behaviour: What’s Really Happening?

• Biting, hitting, swearing, throwing, escaping
• What the behaviour is communicating
• Approaching with curiosity and compassion

🗓️ DAY 2 – SUPPORTING CHILDREN & FAMILIES
9:00am – 5:00pm
🕘 9:00–9:15
Welcome Back & Morning Reflection
🕤 9:15–10:30
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Trauma-Informed Practice

• Effects on behaviour, brain & body
• Your role as a consistent, safe adult

👀 10:30–11:15
Active Supervision & Educator Presence

• Reading the room
• Anticipating needs before they escalate
• Modelling calm and attentiveness

☕ Morning Tea – 11:15–11:30
🕦 11:30–12:30
Supporting Families to Guide Behaviour

• Orientation & ongoing discussions
• Linking home factors and educator support
• ACECQA-aligned plans and communication

🕛 12:30–1:30
🍽️ Lunch Break
🕐 1:30–2:30
🌿 Nature to Support Behaviour

• Outdoor exploration & indoor nature invitations
• Risky play and natural regulation
• Sample nature experiences by behaviour type

🕝 2:30–3:30
🎨 Experiences to Support Children’s Behaviour

• Movement-based play (dance, yoga)
• Sensory play (playdough, water, texture trays)
• Emotional expression (art, puppetry, storytelling)
• Group rituals for connection and belonging

☕ Afternoon Tea – 3:30–3:45
🕓 3:45–4:30
Working with Additional Needs & Inclusive Practice

• Behaviour through the lens of neurodiversity
• Adapted routines, visuals, and communication
• Collaborating with support teams & families

🕠 4:30–5:00
Educator Influence & Critical Reflection

• Your role as a behaviour guide
• 10 Reflection Questions to deepen your practice
• Final sharing circle: “One thing I will take with me”

📦 INCLUDED RESOURCES
✅ PD Certificate – 14 Hours
✅ Printable Reflection Workbook
✅ Behaviour Plan Template (ACECQA-aligned)
✅ Tech-Positive Learning Guide
✅ Nature & Behaviour Experience Cards
✅ Family Communication Scripts
✅ Calm Corner & Room Layout Inspiration Sheet
✅ 10 Critical Reflection Questions for Behaviour Support