Test SEO Exciting news! You're about to become the teacher of a new kindergarten class!

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first day as a kindergarten teacher You might feel nervous about the many things you need to prepare.

Don't worry! These 5 essential practices will help you prepare for your first day as a kindergarten teacher.

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Reading through your school staff handbook may seem lengthy and mundane, but itĀ contains a lot of useful and important information!

  • School schedules and routines (e.g., recess supervision duties)

  • Emergency procedures for your classroom (e.g., fire, earthquake, lockdowns etc.)

  • Protocols for reporting injuries or accidents (e.g., completing accident forms)

  • Best ways to communicate with your student's parents (e.g. via email)

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Test SEO Getting to know your kindergarteners ahead of time may help shape your teaching approach and inform how you set up your classroom.

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Read up on your students' school recordsĀ to learn more information about:

  • Additional needs (e.g., physical, emotional, behavioral, or learning disabilities and impairments)

  • Dietary restrictions (e.g., allergies)

  • Prior assessments/reports (e.g., kindergarten entry assessments or preschool reports)

3. Establish classroom expectations

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Planning and setting clear expectations early on will ultimately help with your overall classroom management. Co-creating classroom expectations with your students will create less confusion about what is expected and will also help your students feel valued and heard.

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Your classroom expectations should:

  • Include short phrases and student-friendly language

  • Have relevant visual images

  • Be displayed in an area where you and the students can easily refer to it when needed

4. Prepare a visual schedule of the day

At this age, kindergartners benefit from structure and routine. Display a visual schedule to promote:

  • organization

  • time management

  • independence

They'll know what to expect throughout the day, which can help ease some anxious learners coming into a new environment.

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5. Build a relationship with your students

You can plan the most amazing first-day activities for your students, but if they don't feel a sense of belonging or self-confidence in the classroom, this can impact their overall engagement and motivation to learn.

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To help build a relationship with your Kindergarteners:

  1. Greet each student by name in the morning

  2. Join in their playtime

  3. Check in with your students' feelings

  4. Emphasize open communication

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