The first day of kindergarten is full of excitement and nerves! Whether it’s your first year or your tenth, there’s always that feeling of not knowing exactly what to expect. In this episode, I’m sharing the three non-negotiables I do every single year (no matter how hectic the summer has been) to feel calm, confident, and ready for day one. Everything else? That's a bonus. If your classroom isn’t Pinterest-perfect, that’s okay. If you’re still unpacking boxes the first week, that’s okay too. Focus on what really matters and let the rest fall into place over time.

In this episode I share:

• The one thing I always have prepped - even if the classroom isn’t fully set up
• A small but powerful way to make students feel welcome from the moment they walk in
• How I handle family communication before and after the first day (and why over-communicating is actually a good thing!)

Related Episodes:

• Avoid These 5 Beginning of the Year Kindergarten Mistakes ~ Ep. 45

Related Resources:

• Kindergarten Back to School Activities | First 2 Weeks Kindergarten Lesson Plans
• First Month of Kindergarten Success Kit | Back to School Activities Mega Bundle

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Mentioned in this episode:

Caring Critters Books

Felipe the Feeling Frog: https://www.kindergartencafe.org/felipe/ Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle: https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/