I've been thinking about the first day of school and what it entails in a Kindergarten classroom.. Here are some things I have been thinking about doing..
- Introduce myself with objects and pictures
- Recite Pledge of Allegiance
- Explain Job Chart
- Explain rules/expectations, bathroom time, and centers
- Explain BUILD and Daily 5 (should I do this the first week of school? Explain one of each one day at a time? Suggestions welcomed!)
- Take pictures of each child for centers, first day of kindergarten, etc
- Have students color a template based on the first day of school
- Have students practice gluing skills with template
- Have students create a class book and write about themselves with pictures (name, age, excited about..)
- Assess students' prior knowledge based on common core
- Hand out a getting to know you, welcome, contact info for parents..Explain HW folder
- Find out who goes on the bus, walks home, or car pick up
- Give out a small goody bag to each student at the end of the day
I'm so excited for tonight! I will be spending some quality time with one of my best friends (she moved to Tennessee and haven't seen her in 7 years!) and others from high school to reminisce and catch up with everyone :)
There she is! (second from left) and me, third in high school
Another one from one of our formals (I'm all the way to the right)
Have a fabulous Thursday everyone!
