If you do those three things, then your first day was a huge success! Planning for the First Day I remember our principal and admin always saying this multiple times before the first day. I was sent an email about 30 minutes before dismissal with a transportation change and I did not see it until after we realized my student went home on a bus and was not in the parent pick up line.

Send them home correctly– I made this mistake my first year and it was AWFUL! If you ever make this mistake, it will be okay! After that mistake my first year, I made sure to double and triple check transportation and check my email the minute before we walk out that door.

I always came back about 5 minutes before the clean up time to check on my students. If you aren't required to sit with them during lunch, at least make sure all your students are good before leaving.

Make sure they eat- There's always a student who gets nervous to eat or a student who won't ask for help opening something and won't eat a thing.

Say good-bye and “I can't wait to see you tomorrow!”

Make your students feel welcome- Greet them at the door, listen to their stories, try to make sure you give each student individualized attention at some point.The 3 Main Goals for the First Dayīefore we look at the first day of Kindergarten plans, let's talk about the three things you must do on the first day! Here's a look at my first day of Kindergarten plans.

The first day in Kindergarten can be chaotic and crazy, trust me… I’ve been there, done that! After a few years, I figured out my go-to first day plan, as well as some tips if you are a newer teacher! You don't want to over plan, but need to make sure to fill your day.

First week of kindergarten activities