July 27, 2025
Teaching Procedures the First Day of School – Set the Tone for Success
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In this episode of The Education Connection, I'm walking you through exactly how I structure and teach my procedures on the very first day of school — and why it matters so much for the rest of the year. From unpacking supplies and reading expectations to lunchroom behavior and packing up to go home, I’m sharing it all.
🗓️ First Day of School Schedule:
- 8:00 AM – Greet students & decorate name tags
- 8:30 AM – Independent coloring & begin putting away supplies
- 9:00 AM – Teach rug expectations & read aloud
- 9:15 AM – Dance break or playground procedure practice
- 9:30 AM – Continue supply organization
- 10:00 AM – Block play & practice sharing
- 10:50 AM – Practice lining up for lunch
- 11:35 AM – Recess
- 12:00 PM – Practice lining up after recess
- 12:10 PM – Read aloud & rug routine review
- 12:30 PM – “Get to Know You” activity or block station rotation
- 1:00 PM – Practice lining up & attend specials (Music)
- 2:00 PM – Afternoon recess
- 2:20 PM – Pack-up practice while watching PBS
📚 Books Mentioned in This Episode:
- The First Days of School by Harry Wong (Audible version recommended — listen to Chapter 19!)
- Take Control of the Noisy Class by Rob Plevin – My personal favorite
- What Great Teachers Do Differently by Todd Whitaker
- Better Than Carrots or Sticks – New read for this year (review coming soon!)
🛒 Bonus Resource: Check out my Back to School Packet for fun, no-prep activities perfect for the first few days of school.
Get Ready for next year with these ultimate resources.