First+Day+of+School+Speeches,+Schedule,+and+Activites


 * First Day of School Speech:**

Hello Boys and Girls,

My name is Ms. Higgins (Mrs. Segers) and I am so excited about the first day of Kindergarten. Kindergarten is lots of fun and you will learn so many things this year! Earlier this morning I was trying to think of what to say to you to help this day go smoother for you and to help you get over the jitters and nervousness that you are feeling. Then I realized that I was nervous. I was afraid that you boy and girls would not want to come Kindergarten. Then when I got here and I saw all of your smiling faces, I knew that this year was going to be a wonderful year! We have so many fun things planned and I just know that you will love Kindergarten!


 * Then read Mrs. Bindergarten’s First Day of Kindergarten and discuss class rules.

7:30- 8:00 Unpack, Breakfast in the Classroom, Introduction to Kindergarten
 * First Day of School Schedule:**

8:00- 8:30 Introduction to the classroom: tour of the different things in the classroom, getting to know the teacher, para-pro, and students

8:30- 9:15 Classroom rules, P.A.W.S Rules

9:15- 10:00 Introduction to Writing (name writing), Introduction to Literacy Stations, and rules of Literacy Stations

10:00- 10:45 Story time and Introduction to Phonics

10:45- 11:15 Lunch

11:15- 12:00 Introduction to Centers and Rest time.

12:00- 12:45 Specials – P.E.

12:50- 1:50 Introduction to Math and Interactive Math game

1:50- 2:20 Recess

2:20- 2:30 Pack up

2:30 Load Buses/ Parent Pickup/ Afterschool


 * This schedule is loosely based on the everyday school schedule at Kilough Elementary, set forth by the Dawson County Board of Education

__7 Questions Students Have on the 1st Day__

 * ====Am I in the right room? (Have a roster on the side of the door, and greet each student when they walk in. Make a personal connection by placing a hand on your students' shoulders or giving them a high five or hand shake. It is also a good idea to have your door decorated with each student's name on it.)====
 * ====Where am I supposed to sit? (Have their names on the desks)====
 * ====Who is my teacher as a person? (Include information in 1st day speech)====
 * ====What are the rules in this class?====
 * ====Will I be treated as a human being? (Smile at children, have eye contact, use friendly body language, etc.)====
 * ====What will we be doing this year?====
 * ====How will I be graded?====

__Prepare, Prepare, Prepare__

 * ====The classroom====
 * ====Student work (At least the 1st week's work)====
 * ====Yourself====
 * ====Your 1st words are extremely important!====
 * ====Smile====
 * ====Exude care====
 * ====Set positive expectation====
 * ====Address the 7 questions students always have.====

__1st Day__

 * ====Celebrate the 1st day!====
 * ====Greet students at the door with a handshake or touch====
 * ====Have assigned seats====
 * ====Have something on their desks for them to do while other students enter the room====
 * ====Have all seats facing the front initially====
 * ====Plan a really fun day that will make them want to come back to school!====
 * ====Have the class organized and and the day fully planned====

__Students like to...__

 * ====Talk about themselves====
 * ====Hands-on activities====
 * ====Puzzles====
 * ====Coloring (Give them blank sheets of paper or a canvas so they'll feel more like a real artist, and don't give them notebook paper. Also send home a note to see if parents will send in an old t-shirt that the child can use as a smock. Have a variety of art supplies that children can choose from.)====
 * ====Explore (Scavenger hunt)====
 * ====Computer====
 * ====Reading stories====
 * ====Pattern blocks====
 * ====Cards====
 * ====Dancing====
 * ====Outside====
 * ====Singing====

====Side note: Go ahead and start collecting magazines, happy meal toys, etc. for your future students.====

__To be effective you should...__

 * ====Look at the students with a firm but friendly smile.====
 * ====Use a firm but soft tone in your voice.====
 * ====Speak slowly and communicate your expectations.====
 * ====Ex. "When you sit down you will find an activity on your desk. I think you will enjoy doing this activity. Please begin working on it right away. Thank you."====

__Rules & Procedures__

 * ====Plan ahead of time what you want your rules to include.====
 * ====Students can have input in deciding positive and negative consequences.====
 * ====Follow through with consequences on the very first infraction.====
 * ====Have a specific way for students to line up for emergencies so that each student can check to see that the right person is in front and in back of him.====
 * ====Have a procedure for students to indicate each need rather than raising their hands to receive verbal permission from you.====

First Day Sample Activities:

 * Have the students tell about themselves
 * Do an activity like the one pictured below:
 * get to know the student and get a feel for their level of learning.
 * find out what they like and do not like
 * get them excited about school!