Teachers’ roles are essential in the first-day-of-school experience. The most important element on the first day of school is to be warm and embracing to your students. It is best to create opportunities to get to know the students and their families and for the students to get to know each other.

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7 Things Teachers MUST DO on the 1st Day of School!

1. Greet Your Students.

2.)  Have Work for Them Right Away (and All Day!).

3.)  Introductions

4.)  Build Community. 

5.)  Teach Procedures.

6.)  Enforce Rules

7.)  Question and Answer Time.

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An informative introduction does not have to take more than 30 seconds. In this time, give your name first and tell students what they should address you as. Give your students a little glimpse into your personality by sharing a couple of details about yourself, like your hobbies, favorite sports or other interests.

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