{"id":108978,"date":"2020-10-27T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/?p=108978"},"modified":"2020-10-27T12:37:28","modified_gmt":"2020-10-27T12:37:28","slug":"your-first-day-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/2020\/10\/your-first-day-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Your First Day Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/files\/Education_New_Teacher_Checklist_Blog_Image_V01-01-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/files\/Education_New_Teacher_Checklist_Blog_Image_V01-01-6.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/files\/Education_New_Teacher_Checklist_Blog_Image_V01-01-6-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you begin your teaching journey, it\u2019s normal to feel both nervous and excited before you start your first day. There are lots to do and think about on the lead up to the big day to make sure it goes as smoothly as possible, so to help alleviate some of your nerves we\u2019ve created you a quick checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Choose Your Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You only get one chance to make a good first impression, so make it count. You may want to write a short bio to relay to your class or you can stick to the traditional \u2018write your name on the whiteboard\u2019. You could also include some icebreakers or fun facts about yourself and get the class involved, make it interactive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Practice your Lesson Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always best to be over-prepared, so it\u2019s a good idea to create detailed lesson plans for your first week. Another good way to prep for your class is to have extra lesson plans on hand each day as you learn your classes pace of learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Organise your Teaching Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/files\/Education_New_Teacher_Checklist_Blog_Image_V01-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/files\/Education_New_Teacher_Checklist_Blog_Image_V01-02.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/files\/Education_New_Teacher_Checklist_Blog_Image_V01-02-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start, it\u2019s best to gather and organise all your teaching supplies. Alternatively, you can buy \u2018Teacher Starter-Packs\u2019 that include things like marking pens, stickers and staples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Outline Classroom Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your first day is a perfect time to establish and assert your classroom rules. It\u2019s important to stick to these rules so your students know you mean business and won\u2019t accept anything less. Be consistent with your rules clearly outline what you expect from your students and what they can expect from you. Work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Decide a Seating Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/files\/Education_New_Teacher_Checklist_Blog_Image_V01-03-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-109031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/files\/Education_New_Teacher_Checklist_Blog_Image_V01-03-2.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.new-directions.co.uk\/education\/files\/Education_New_Teacher_Checklist_Blog_Image_V01-03-2-540x360.jpg 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In your first lesson, you can establish who sits where. You can also choose to arrange desks in rows, clusters or other formations depending on your teaching style. 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