Aug. 10, 2025

Setting the Tone for the Year: First Week Essentials

Setting the Tone for the Year: First Week Essentials
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Setting the Tone for the Year: First Week Essentials

The first week of school sets the tone for your entire year — and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

📎In this episode, we’ll talk about the two most important goals for your very first day: knowing exactly how every student is getting home and making each child feel loved and cared for.

👉🏻I’ll walk you through simple ways to build your classroom community from Day 1, including creating a mission statement with your students, using visuals to introduce the daily schedule, and crafting a classroom mantra.

🎉I’ll also share my go-to parent sign-in sheet from my First Day Packet that makes dismissal a breeze. Whether you’re a brand-new teacher or a seasoned pro, this episode will help you start the year with purpose, clarity, and joy.

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