![]() After 10 mins or so we get their attention and show them how to clean up the materials and gather in the meeting area - we usually use one of the versions of the clean up song.Īt the meeting area, we sing a good morning song that helps us start to learn names and get them excited for the day. ![]() This will be the arrival routine going forward. After unpacking, we direct them to do a tabletop activity of their choice like drawing/coloring, using magnetic letters or looking at books as they settle in. We have name tags ready for them to put on and collect all the stuff they bring like extra clothes. Sorry in advance for the long post!įirst we show them where their cubby is and how to hang up their things. ![]() Years ago the DOE used to have half days for the first 2 days of kinder which I thought made lots of sense but for some reason they don’t do that anymore.Īnyway, here’s our typical first day. We introduce things gradually with lots of modeling and guided practice since we don’t want to overwhelm them. For kinder, first day/week is mostly helping them get acclimated to the classroom and school because this could be the first school experience for some of them. ![]()
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