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Smile and sing to them

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Stand up, hand up, share!

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I welcome my students back by doing 2 truths and 1 untruth

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Activity at their desk and a little note with a treat from me. I also greet them at the door with a smile and hug.

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A bag with a word search, pencil, and play dough. These items serve as a time filler while turning in supplies on the first day.

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I have a welcome packet and gift. We play ice breaker games and get to know the teacher game.

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I give each one a hug and walk them to my carpet filled with legos and other toys. My children are normally scared and crying, so there are LOTS of hugs and condolences the first few hours. And sometimes I have to pick a baby up and hold them.

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I welcome students by giving them a hug or a high five. I put Playdough on their desk with a coloring sheet. We start off the day by talking about our summer vacations!

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I do an “About Me” game where they answer questions about me. This gives them a chance to talk in groups and learn group talk expectations while also getting to know me.

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I welcome my students back with lots of hugs and comforting words. We play games on the carpet until everyone is comfortable.

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1 untruth and 2 truths to share with the class

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I have a word search and color sheet with play-doh and a treat on their desk.

We will read 1st Day Jitters and have jitter juice!! Ice breaker games and have fun!!!

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The students come in and we begin by hugs and learning each others names. We do a school tour using the book “brown bear brown bear.” The students get acquainted with the school and get a feeling of belonging. We do many circle time activities that involve getting to know one another.

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Smile, greet by name, HUGS, and book with matching activity. Also, school scavenger hunt!

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I welcome students at the door with a smile by their name. I have a fun work packet at their desk, as well as an All About Me poster. We play icebreakers to get to know one another and then play Around the World using math flash cards while sprinkling in rules and procedures.

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I love to walk around to each of my student’s homeroom classes on the first day and give them a hug and a personal welcome. For my new to Gateway friends, I introduce myself and let them know that we are going to have an amazing year!

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Smile, greetings, icebreaker