A general guide for new teachers to help them navigate through their first day of school. Provides important tips and suggestions for the planning of their day.

1. Tips For New Teachers
Prepping for the First Day of School

2. Prepping for the school year is hectic and
nerve-wracking for everyone. It’s especially
difficult for new teachers. Use the following
tips to start the first day of your first year off
correctly:

3. 1. Take a tour of the school
grounds and the building
Make an appointment to
take a tour of your new
school
Figure out where the main
exits, the cafeteria, the
bathrooms, and the main
office are

4. 2. Learn the Rules
Go through the handbook
for rules and procedures
It will be helpful to know
what’s right and wrong
before encountering
problems first hand

5. 3. Memorize Names
Hopefully you’ll get a
roster with photos
If not, set up a seating
chart and memorize the
names that way before the
school year starts

6. 4. Always have too much
of Everything
Make extra copies of
handouts, forms, etc.
When ordering supplies,
just opt for the larger
pack. Extras will always
be used later.

7. 5. Decorate
Abide by state standards,
but get creative!
Make sure there is space
for student work.
Incorporate vibrant color
and fun images in the
room

8. 7. Rehearse
Go over your lesson plans
in advance & over-plan in
terms of time
Practice your “welcome to
my classroom” speech

9. 8. Think of the Parents
Create welcome packets
for parents that include:
Required supplies
Classroom Rules &
Expectations
Your Contact Info

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