@teachwithheath_: The First Day of Kindergarten 🖍️✂️🏫🚌📓📚 The first day of school, especially in Kindergarten, is something that no one can prepare you for! 😬 It is something that you just have to get used to with experience and know that every teacher and student is nervous for. The main goal of that first day is to keep them safe, feed them, get them home, and maybe sprinkle in some fun activities along the way! Even though this day is unpredictable, it is essential to have a game plan going into the day that allows for some structure, so here’s how I structure ours! As students arrive, they sit at a table and play with Playdoh. I choose Playdoh because it’s something familiar to them and will be engaging for 15-20 minutes! As they are playing, I call small groups over to teach hanging their backpack, cubbie system, folders, and lunch count. Once everyone has walked through their morning procedure, we work on carpet expectations and slowly make our way to the carpet for a short morning meeting. We then go on a crayon school tour to familiarize the students with the school, meet the faculty, and practice things like hallway expectations and bathroom! Once back in the room, I go over my crayon expectations and the students color a hat! After related arts and lunch, we read a story and make friendship bracelets to build fine motor skills and work on following directions. Of course we sprinkle in some play time, recess, snack, etc.! Almost all of these activities can be found on my TPT store! Although this may not seem like a lot, those first few days/weeks have to move slow so your expectations are clear. If you do the time to load the expectations up front, your year will be much smoother! #kindergarten #kindergartenteacher #classroomideas #classroommanagement #backtoschool #lessonplans

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Monday 18 August 2025 00:46:20 GMT