Summary: <p><img src="//TeachingLearningLeadingK12.podbean.com/mf/web/bf2y5a/teacher_320.jpg" alt="teacher_320.jpg" width="320" height="211"></p><br> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The first day and week of school and what you need to do to be ready.</span></strong></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Wow! Is it that time already?</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The first day and week of school are so very important. Kids and teachers, believe it or not, worry about the first day and week. Now some of these concerns might be different from each other but both have anxieties about school that first day and week.</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">For example,</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Teachers are thinking ...</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There is so much to get done.</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kids are thinking...</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will I just sit and be told what I can and can't do?</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Teachers are thinking...</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> Will the group of kids be a good mix?</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kids are thinking...</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will I have friends in the class or will I be by myself?</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Today, I am giving my thoughts about starting right. Here is my list:</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1. Be prepared.</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> a. Procedures</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> b. Start with content (Be engaging.)</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">2. Increase your energy.</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3. Be positive.</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">4. Smile.</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">5. Greet the kids.</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">6. Start using their names.</span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Have an awesome day and start to the year!</span></p><br> <p> </p><br> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 16px;">Links for other resources:</span></strong></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/115-top_5_classroom_procedures/">Procedures</a></span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://daveburgess.com/">Teach Like a Pirate</a></span></p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://teachinglearningleadingk12.podbean.com/e/114-classroom-management-starting-class/">Starting Class</a></span></p><br> <p> </p><br> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Length: 20:51</span></p>
