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The first dayof school is a very important day for teachers, students, and parents. There are five things that I think teachers should have accomplished by the end of the first week of school and they are:
1. Set the tone for the school year. Welcome the students. Introduce yourself. Talk to the students about class routines and procedures. Practice the procedures with the students each day during the first week of school.
2. Set the rules and regulations. Establish the rules with the students. Make it clear to the students about the do's and don'ts of the classroom are. Discuss with the students what the rules are for the classroom and what the consequences are when the rules are broken. Create a reward system for the students as a positive motivator for good behavior.
3. Get to know your students. Learn the student's names, hobbies, and what can they do in order to have a successful year. This will start the bond of the teacher and students relationship.
4. Set goals. Explain how important it is for students to do their best.
5. Send home information to the parents introducing yourself, information about your plans for the school year, and information about how parents can become pariticipants in their child's classroom. Have contact information available for the parents to use if they have any concerns or questions.
I believe that each of the things that are discussed are important for the first week of school. The first week of school is a time for the teacher to take charge of the classroom as he or she explains to the students what the expectations are for the year. The teacher should facilitate a classroom as the students enter in that motivates learning and one that encourages the students to want to try and do their best. The class procedures should be discussed with the students beginning the first day of school. It is important to communicate with the parents. Teachers shoudl have a close relationship with the students. Getting to know their names is a start. Sending home information that informs the parents about what their child will be learning, the goals for the year, and contact information will be a great benefit to the parents. Encouraging parent participation is important also because this gives the parents an opportunity to be involved with their child's school.