The bell rings on the first day of school and it all becomes real. Here comes 30 new kids, 30 sets of expectations, 30 new names to memorize. Who's more nervous, me or them? The longer I've taught the easier at has become. Sure, I get the nervous jitters in my stomach as I open the door to great my students for the first time, but after that the real fun begins.
For me, the first week of school is all about getting to know your students and setting the tone for the year. I want my students leaving after the first day of school feeling like they are part of team. I've learned to not worry about teaching every single routine. I stress what is necessary so that I can get to what actually matters, my students learning. The other stuff will be brought up naturally in a more authentic setting.
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