It’s helpful to have something open-ended for students to work on quietly at their desks as they arrive. Use Open-Ended Morning Workīetween parents with questions, messages from the office, and students with big feelings, arrival time during the first week of school can take longer than usual. Set two or three goals for each day of things that must be accomplished, then anything else is a bonus! By setting realistic expectations, you and your students are less likely to become flustered, stressed, or overwhelmed. The most important thing to remember going into the first week of kindergarten is to keep things simple and manageable. As exciting as it is to welcome brand new kindergartners to school, it can also be a bit overwhelming! There are so many important things to teach these young children that it can be hard to even know where to start! If you’re feeling a little bit stuck as you try to plan the first five days of school, you’re in luck! I’m sharing several tried-and-true tips for the first week of kindergarten, plus some helpful resources to give you a starting point in your planning! Tips for the First Week of Kindergarten 1.
