Transform storytime habits and curb calling out with this tried-and-tested classroom management resource inspired by David Ezra Stein’s beloved book, The Interrupting Chicken! Designed to give children a visual and engaging reminder of self-regulation, this system has a proven track record of helping young learners master patience and active listening.

How It Works
Read & Reflect: Kick off the lesson by reading The Interrupting Chicken together as a class, followed by a guided discussion on why shouting out and interrupting others makes it difficult to learn and listen.

Track Behavior: Use the interactive Interrupting Chicken Board in your daily routine. Add chicks to the board for positive listening milestones, or gently remove them when the class needs a reminder about respectful communication.

What’s Included
Printable “Interrupting Chicken” main display board.

A set of 5 cute, themed chick cut-outs for tracking behavior.

Teacher guide and implementation tips on how to introduce the system to your class.

Preparation Instructions
Print & Cut: Print the board and the 5 chicks on heavy cardstock for durability.

Laminate: Laminate all pieces so they hold up to daily handling and can be reused year after year.

Attach Fasteners: Add hook-and-loop dots (Velcro) or magnetic tape to the board and chicks so they can be easily moved, added, or taken away throughout the day.

Ideal For
Daily registration and whole-class reward systems.

Managing transitions, carpet time, and group discussions.

Supporting positive behavior management and social-emotional learning in early years and primary classrooms.