• They are ready to learn (listening, sitting smartly, looking at teacher).
• Following instructions given by class teacher/other adults.

• They show respect for adults and other children (listening, not raising voice, not interrupting).
• They show respect for the classroom (treating books and pencils with care, looking after their own things).

Children will receive this dojo when: 

• They demonstrate safety for themselves (sitting properly on a chair, keeping hands to themselves, listening to instructions when out of the classroom e.g. on Bob).
• They demonstrate safety around school (sitting properly at dinner, keeping cutlery still when not using them, walking sensibly around school, playing with equipment safely at playtimes).

Children will receive this dojo when: 

• Speaking to other children or adults with good manners (‘please’, ‘thank you’, ‘you’re welcome’).
• Keeping hands to themselves, resolving issues with children or adults with words, making good decisions around language choice.

• They are heard reading with an adult and use their phonics skills to read.
• They read ‘like a storyteller’ or with enthusiasm.
• They support others to read stories/books in the class.

• They have high expectations of themselves (presentation of work, how much work they will complete, pushing themselves to complete work to their best ability).
• They support and encourage others to do the same as above.

• They listen carefully to ensure they can independently complete tasks.
• They understand what they have been asked to do.
• They support others to feel they have achieved their best.

• They use new vocabulary to improve their writing/explanations.
• They think ‘outside of the box’ and encourage others to do the same.
• They think for themselves, drawing on what they know to make their work more interesting to read/look at.

• They show enthusiasm and happiness for school activities.
• They show a love of learning and have a positive attitude.
• They support others to feel they have achieved their best.

• They keep trying with their learning even when they find it difficult.
• They don’t give up when tasks are hard.
• They support others to ‘keep going!’

• Their work is neat and well presented, organised and they have followed instructions (to the best of their ability).
• They want to share their best work with others.

• They are ‘good role models’ by doing what is expected of them without asking.
• They show care for the classroom by keeping shared areas neat and tidy.