Essential Focus Areas for the First 2 Weeks of Preschool: Building Foundations for Success!

Set your preschoolers up for a fantastic school year by focusing on what truly matters during the first two weeks! In this video, we'll cover the key priorities for a smooth start, including:
- Building strong relationships with your students
- Establishing and practicing classroom routines and procedures
- Learning and reinforcing classroom rules
- Teaching children how to use classroom materials
- Helping students learn each other's names
- Guiding play in free choice centers
- Working effectively with teachers in small groups
- Building stamina for circle time
- Conducting informal assessments to understand your students' needs
Above all, we'll emphasize the importance of relationship building as the foundation for all other learning and development. Join us for practical tips and strategies to ensure your preschool classroom thrives from day one!
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[@arieladzerigian707]

Thank you for the reminders, Diane. I'm a former kindergarten teacher that took a break from littles to teach 3rd grade for 2 years (I loved it but missed littles)and next year I'll be teaching TK. This video was filled with valuable information to remind me to build those relationships, practice classroom/school procedures, learn our names, and learn routines. Especially since I'm teaching even younger kiddos.

[@teachpre-k101]

i'm glad it helped! That would be a difficult transition, but fun! When I started teaching the little ones, I was shocked by what they didn't know and how they needed to learn everything. I was one of those teachers with big plans for centers. I found out real quick that I had to scrap my plans and start from the VERY beginning. I learned so much (and continue to learn) those first few years. It is still a challenge, but easier. best of luck, and thank you so much for commenting

[@shenoviamoore9697]

Thank you for some great information! I plan to work on building relationships this school turn.

[@teachpre-k101]

I promise it'll pay off! It really is so important, and the foundation of classroom management! thanks for leaving a comment! Best of luck!

[@catherinefrasier4051]

Hi Diane! These are great reminders as I'm trying to remember what first day/first week will look like. I'l be back to my school but in a different classroom this year. This brain refresh has helped me to get my focus. Thanks!!!

[@teachpre-k101]

I'm so glad! I am going to work on a video showing what my exact lesson plan/newsletter looks like for the first and second week today. It'll be a good refresh for me, and I think it will be super helpful for a lot of new and new to the age level teachers. Thanks so much for commenting! Best of luck with your new class Catherine

[@themeckhouse]

Thank you for the tips! Would you be willing to share what your daily schedule looks like? I’d love to see how you break down your day. I will be teaching preschool for the first time this year. 4 year olds MWF, 3 year olds TTh, and mixed ages in the afternoons. Your videos have been so helpful!

[@teachpre-k101]

Yes, I am planning on doing just that in the coming weeks...I may do a rough schedule outline for you guys this week, but when I get into my classroom I am going to go through everything in detail!

[@themeckhouse]

@@teachpre-k101 sounds great! Thank you so much!!

[@amyfrancis9423]

Thank you for the information! Do you go back in August? NYC schools start September 5th.

[@teachpre-k101]

My first day with kiddos is August 12...contract days start the 5th! I have been out since May 26th though. I'll be a month in when you start~!