Create or review your attention signal (Module 2, Task 3).Arrange your physical space (Module 2, Task 2).Draw up your daily schedule (Module 2, Task 1).Identify your level of classroom structure (Module 1, Task 7).Ensure that you hold positive expectations for all students (Module 1, Task 3).Develop and post your Guidelines for Success (Module 1, Task 2).The first step in finalizing your preparations for the beginning of school should be to complete these important tasks: If you don't get students on board from the beginning, it can be very difficult to change any negative behavior patterns as the year progresses.
Now, it is important to focus on implementing all of that creative work as you make your final preparations for the school year. Over the summer, you have been developing or refining your vision and organization, and clarifying your expectations for student behavior in your classroom.
When you teach students how to behave responsibly during the first month of school, you dramatically increase their chances of having a productive year. Preparing for the First Day of the School Year Preparing for the First Day «» Highlights from SCS «» Upcoming Events Randy Sprick's Safe & Civil Schools Newsletter