Welcoming students on the First day of School

In the first day of school, it is really important for teachers to greet their new students. Greeting our students will help them stay confident in their year and feel like they're in the right place. Welcoming students the first day of school benefits the teacher by giving her/him control. As Mr. Wong said, "Everything possible should be done to welcome the students and to make sure that they know where to go and how to get there in time." Other than the welcoming, you should also be helping students and parents be where they're supposed to be at, and that way the school stays organized, and not a mess! Another factor of welcoming students is putting them to work immediately! As soon as you sit them, inform to them that they will have to complete an assignment, and as Mr. Wong said, "tell them to wok on it immediately!" The assignment should be something fun and interesting though, give them an idea of how learning will be in the classroom. Also, saying your first words to the students MATTER! According to Mr. Wong, "There are two major things you want to state at the outset on the first day of school: your name and your expectations." This will help the students start calling you by your name, and to be able to pronounce the right way. 

The first day of school will always be stressful, but once you get to meet your new kiddos, it will be so much fun!