In: Psychology
what should a teacher done in the first day and week of the school? why its important
Things a teacher should do on the first day and week of the school;
1. Arriving early.
2. Writing the name on the board so that students can learn it right away.
3. Having a fun activity laid out on each student's desk so students can become engaged as they settle in. For example in case of; primary grades, try dot-to-dot, matching, or drawing activities
4. Greeting students at the door with a smile and saying "Good morning!" to them
5. Inviting students to find their desk as soon as they arrive. They can wait to explore the classroom. This helps you create a good working climate right away.
6. For putting everyone at ease do some ice-breaking activity.
7. Work with students to develop class rules
8. Posting a general schedule for lunch, music, physical education, recess, and class work.
9. Begin teaching with simple academic activities such as short reviews guarantying a high success rate. This will boost the confidence of kids.
10. Help kids to maintain diaries.
11. Praise any positive behavior of the kids to reinforce it.
Doing all this on the first day is important as it will lead to the formation of healthy habits of learning.