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First Day/Full Day
By Brenda

I have always started school with a full day. I taught 4th grade for 15 years. I always spent most of the morning going over rules, procedures, assigning lockers, books, etc. I also took the opportunity to complete a few
"get to know each other" activities like "people searches" (find someone who went to camp this summer, find someone who went to the library this summer, etc....). I also read a few picture books that introduced the school year (The Teacher from the Black Lagoon). It was a good opportunity to start the 1st spelling unit, begin a required bus safety unit, and complete some math games

for review of last year's skills. I also usually gave a small homework assignment (usuallly spelling words). You'll be surprised how quickly your 1st day will go. I usually never got to everything I planned. All the forms that needed to be returned by the students... I always promised extra recess minutes if everyone remembered them the next day. I didn't always get them all returned, but a large percent always came back the next day. Remember...it's always better to over plan than under plan. You'll do fine.