Guide
Self-Regulation in the Classroom Checklist
A 23-item self-rating tool for students to evaluate classroom self-regulation skills.
Educators
Summary. Students rate themselves Always / Sometimes / Not So Much across 23 self-regulation behaviors, then set goals for improvement with their teacher or coach.
How to Use
Have students rate themselves on each item using Always, Sometimes, or Not So Much. Once complete, work together to establish two or three goals for improvement and a plan for reaching them. Two versions are provided — choose the one that best fits your setting.
23 Self-Regulation Skills (parent-friendly version)
- Comes to activities prepared with needed items like pencils and books.
- Joins in both small-group and whole-group activities.
- Finishes work in a timely way.
- Stays focused on the task.
- Follows classroom rules and routines.
- Asks for help at the right time.
- Stays in seat when expected.
- Waits for a turn.
- Does not talk out of turn.
- Tries to do work to the best of ability.
- Works without needing repeated reminders.
- Raises a hand to ask or answer questions.
- Works well with others.
- Accepts feedback appropriately.
- Checks work for mistakes and completeness.
- Responds politely to requests.
- Uses respectful language.
- Follows directions and requests.
- Ignores distractions.
- Keeps belongings organized.
- Tries to solve problems independently first.
- Keeps hands and feet to self.
- Uses a calm and appropriate voice.
23 Self-Regulation Behaviors (behavior-plan language)
- Arrives to activities prepared with necessary materials.
- Participates in small-group and large-group instruction.
- Completes assigned work within the expected time frame.
- Maintains attention to task.
- Follows classroom rules and daily routines.
- Requests assistance at appropriate times.
- Remains seated when expected.
- Waits appropriately for a turn.
- Refrains from calling out.
- Completes tasks to the best of ability.
- Works consistently without repeated adult prompts.
- Raises a hand before speaking.
- Cooperates with peers and adults.
- Accepts feedback without resistance.
- Reviews work for accuracy and completion.
- Responds to adult directions respectfully.
- Uses appropriate and respectful language.
- Follows directions and complies with requests.
- Filters out distractions.
- Maintains organized belongings and materials.
- Attempts to problem-solve independently before seeking support.
- Keeps hands and feet to self.
- Uses an appropriate tone of voice.