I show them the signal for the bathroom and we talk about how to flush the toilet and I show them the sink and trash can.
5 seconds! While the students work quietly at their seats, I am calling them individually to show them where they will hang their backpack and how to make their lunch choice.Īs soon as possible, I gather my students on the rug. Playdough is nice because no one will scribble all over and say “I’m done!” after. I’ve done playdough (mini cans) and coloring pages in the past, and both have worked out well. When my students enter the classroom, I have something simple waiting for them at their seats. 😉 Here is what the first day of kindergarten looks like in my classroom. But you need to do a little bit more to fill your day. There is so much truth in saying that the goals for the first day are to “get them fed and get them home.” If you can do that, then I definitely call it a win. So much promise and excitement leading up to this big milestone in the lives of your students.
