With the beginning of the new school year right around the corner, many new and veteran teachers are wondering about their new students. I remember lying awake at night thinking about how I was going to set up my classroom, change my classroom management, and wondering what the new families would be like and what they would bring to my classroom. I knew it was always about the children and what was best for them. Was it better to have the library center by the art center, or the block center, or completely alone where it was quiet? Did my classroom schedule have enough large groups, small groups, center/free choice, and one-on-one time included? I can still remember this time of the year working in my classroom. Cleaning tables, pulling out new bulletin boards, writing my students' names on their cubbies, tables, the birthday calendar, etc, and I was always so excited!
Important Things to Know:
Back To School Night
Send out invites or personally call your families.
This night can be made all about your students and their new classroom.
This is a time for you:
First Day Of School
Everyone is excited. There are many emotions from the students and their families. Be kind and considerate, as this may be the first time a child is away from their family. Teachers should start and end the day just as you would for every day for the rest of the year.
Today: (and every day)
The first week of school is all about acclimating your students to their new environment. It is about getting to know the students and their families, teaching procedures, and introducing new ideas that will carry across into the entire school year. Begin creating an atmosphere of warm, loving, kind, and welcoming individuals. Build relationships, earn trust, and be organized. An amazing teacher learns to adapt from year to year and knows her classroom and students.
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