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The first day of school is the single best opportunity to lay a foundation for the rest of the year. For new teachers it may feel overwhelming – but it doesn’t have to be!

My first year, I was so nervous on my first day of school! To be honest, I still get nervous on the first day. But I have learned a lot, after making a lot of mistakes!

It is time to conquer the first day of school with these five bell-to-bell steps!

• Set expectations before students enter the room – start in the hall
• Use a seating chart
• Assign something to do as soon as students come in
• Give an Open Note Quiz on what they learn
• Do a fun group activity!!

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