The First Day Of School In A Kindergarten Classroom

Wondering what to do on the first day of school? This video shows a kindergarten classroom on the first day of school. See how the teacher introduces and models procedures and routines and then has the students practice those expectations. This video also shows morning meeting on the first day of school

[@CreationAppreciation]

I wish my children’s teacher would have had this for parents. Sending our babies to school can be hard. Having this video to show parents our kids are safe and being treated with love can help with that anxiety.

[@dashararandles5818]

You are right I agree

[@MrTeddy-xi4hc]

Every school should have a app that shows live feed of their classroom.

[@dashararandles5818]

@@MrTeddy-xi4hc yes I definitely agree

[@CreationAppreciation]

@@MrTeddy-xi4hc agreed!

[@lovablelilly9874]

Disagree I don't want access to any of your children and I don't want you having access to my child. There is a such thing as privacy. That's why we don't say the child's name that is involved in incidents with your child or other children. Let go and let them grow.

[@cherylfernandez2545]

Awesome job! It is wonderful having male teachers teacher in the primary. Over the years I had 3 male sudent teachers. I retired teaching Kindergarten in 2020 after 40 years. It is very important to model everything for the students and praise them often. This truly brings back wonderful memories of my precious Kindergarteners!

[@rperalta1952]

Thank you so much for this. I have been a teacher for 25 years, but this will be my first in K. Fantastic modeling!

[@THE-COOL-GIRL-CHANNEL]

IF YOU HAVE BEEN A TEACHER FOR 25 YEARS, AND YOU CONDONE THIS FREAK TEACHING SOBER MINDED CHILDREN., YOU ARE THE DISGRACEFUL ECUSE FOR THIS PROFOUNDED FOOLISHNESS., YOU SHOULD BE ARREST WITH THIS FREAK

[@lornalangat9859]

Likewise.i love the video too . started teaching in the kindergarten recently and am taking some notes.

[@thecraftypreschooler8263]

I love how you break down instructions on piece at a time. Amazing thank you so much for sharing snippets of your day. Have a glorious school year.

[@jenfrank4660]

Our first day is Aug. 23rd and boy could I relate to all the repeating of the basics. Oh boy here we go again…… have a great year!❤️

[@SanyaBellydance]

This is so helpful! I'm moving to kinder and I just have no idea how long things will take on the first day, now I can estimate our morning meeting.

[@nicolekalicazk5839]

I taught JK for 31 years in Ontario Canada..I had at least 23-26 3-4 year olds in the group. These children are very well behaved and look more like 5-6 year olds.I miss those days,I love Mr Greg's enthusiasm and great instructions.Have a great school year.

[@kristingallo2158]

Kindergarten is usually 5-6 year olds

[@daisyg219]

Everyone we need to vote for all kindergarten teachers to have an aide!! Kindergarten teachers are stuck between pre-K and elementary and every one seems to forget that some of these kids just turned five!

[@crystalharris5442]

I agree. I teach Transitional Kindergarten without an aide. I will have 13 four year olds with a drop-in aide, but I don’t know when or for how long. Makes it hard to plan important small group work.

[@ClarissaA18]

Love this! Awesome job Mr. Greg. The kiddos were engaged and paying close attention to you. The most relatable part was the woman bringing in a new student mid-routine. 🤣 Also loved how you said “See my beautiful face?” And one little girl turned to laugh and another student very matter-of-factly said, “Yeah.”

[@toofaakom6646]

I am male and I am a future primary Teacher .. It motivates me to pursue my Studies when I see a Male teacher

[@Applefan101]

Wow Mr. Greg super amazing - from one teacher to another

[@minouchemenana8004]

For a first day of school it's was really fun and instructive at the same time for the childrens, nice job 😉😋🎉

[@rachelmyers9300]

I just want to say thank you so much for this video! I am a first year Kindergarten/1st grade paraprofessional and this helps me so much understand the classroom and has helped ease my nerves a little. As a teacher, what advice would you give a first year teacher aide?

[@tiakas.8687]

Always be willing to learn from others and your students, have fun, and be patient with yourself.

[@SumSouuthernSugar]

I liked observing the kids reactions and behaviors. It was important to them to get things just right. Good job. :-)

[@saleenapiano]

the kids are so seet and well-behaved. after watching many episodes of supernanny and bratty kids, it's heart warming to see these well-mannered children!

[@Salyjey]

It’s so good to be able to watch this moments thanks for sharing

[@EmersSarah]

My nephew is starting kindergarten soon and this would be his dream! "PJ Masks" lighting, balloons, dancing and a teacher with hot pink shoes!! He'd be over the moon. Also, you seem like an excellent teacher. Thanks for sharing what a first day can look like. Have a great school year!!

[@m.rodriguez8136]

Routines have been excellently introduced! Awesome modeling!

[@brittanyweatherly8312]

This video will help so many parents who have children entering school for the first time. Thank you so much! #newkindergartenmom

[@THomasJPeel]

It's August 10,2021 when was made.

[@gretakullby5093]

Hi! I loved watching this video so much. So many great ideas, introductions, and opportunities to model for students (and me!). I was wondering where you got your rug and what song you all play at the end? Thank you so much for sharing your classroom with us!

[@sarahp444]

Love the morning meeting song! Do you switch it out monthly/quarterly or keep it for the whole year? I'm considering implementing it with my firsties!

[@joannesaulsberry9754]

Mr. Greg, you are a wonderful, inspiring teacher. I noticed your trampoline. I have several children who seem to need a sensory outlet in my class. We sing, dance, and move in almost every lesson, but some seem to need more. I am curious as to how you incorporate the trampoline. I feel like some of the students who would benefit most would not follow the rules of using it even after explicitly teaching and practicing. I say that because I've tried it with things such as musical instruments and they are so impulsive that I've had to take the "fun" thing in order to follow through with my warnings.

[@GIDLE_Neverland22]

I just found you and subbed to you asap! This was so informative and helpful for new and nervous teachers like myself! Thank you

[@mckensieparker6414]

This brings me memories! Love this video!

[@sendye.9695]

You are such a great teacher. Keep up the good work. Makes me feel a little better seeing that video. Because i am terrifying 9f letting go of my baby going to school.

[@moniquefiorecna]

I'm going to start my student teaching in January. I go to a year around college so I start in January. I am watching videos of teachers teaching elementary students because my degree is from preschool to 3rd grade. I hope I learn a lot of new ideas.

[@melaninlibrary6615]

I love, love, love the balloon setup🎈🎉✨

[@janetfriesen2954]

love this yout great teacher

[@staceyc0123]

You are honestly AMAZING!!!

[@THomasJPeel]

Excellent video!

[@reddeer1758]

It's great seeing what your first day in kindergarten looks like in America!! Have you ever done a video that runs all day long? I see that this video is from last year - would it be possible to one in 2022? Not sure when the American school year starts though. Here it begins in February. I've been teaching for several years now (I teach 5-8 year olds) but am always interested in how other teachers run their first day to help kids learn routines and procedures. Also, it's fascinating seeing the difference between NZ and the US.

[@therrienmichael08]

In Florida today was the first day August 10th.

[@simplyfiyah4u]

Where did you get your bell from I teach prek and could use something like this.

[@karenkimble9756]

Great teacher 🙂

[@dayllily]

Wait how?? I work in preK & THEY. ARE. NOT. LIKE. THIS 😣 please! How! I’m desperate. I also have 3 that are on the spectrum 🆘

[@cindyliu7887]

Wonderful lesson! Where did you purchase the custom T-shirt? Thank you.

[@jillreverman8120]

Love seeing these videos

[@THomasJPeel]

Me too.

[@gachaisgayforeverh2749]

I hate it

[@florencebayiga6753]

Thank u for the great work, very impressive

[@jona8445]

wow they are so cute kids❤🎉🎉 i hope i will pass the interview in applying USA teaching job soon. I really wants to teach foreign students

[@williamdanes1987]

12 days agooooooooooooooo

[@Mrsmetamorphosis2012]

First time seeing this channel n sir ur a great teacher!

[@lisareneefogarty1590]

Great work! Where can I order those carpet squares.

[@bethmccain4558]

Who is the singer and the name of the song used ?

[@larissaneto1533]

I would love to work at your classroom ☺️

[@shellywoosley1157]

I love the song you sing with them, so cute! Where can I find this song?

[@shellywoosley1157]

Sorry I found it :) thanks for the video!

[@amberpark9385]

Legally, wondering how it’s possible you are allowed to post videos with minors involved? Do the masks somehow make that possible? Is this public or private school? Bc, public school doesn’t allow this where I’m from because a child can not choose to avoid school to avoid being posted online. Im assuming your state requires you to have signed media permission forms from all of these kids legal guardians to post this on you tube???? Some kids don’t have masks… so not sure how it’s possible for masks to get you past the rules. There is so much teachers would love to post to showcase ideas, but can’t because of all the rules protecting minors. You Tube especially has rules about minors. Privacy violations are serious in CA and several states. So curious….

[@gregsmedley]

We have two signed permission slips from every family. We follow all rules. Thank you.

[@THomasJPeel]

The private (independent) school I worked at in Miami, Florida also had media permission slips for the kids.

[@rosellcovarrubias7420]

First Day of School is on August 29

[@prettyassyenn]

My first daughter just started kindergarten today 🥺🥺🥺

[@janetcolyear8990]

Mr Greg, you were wonderful in giving step by step directions for their first day of school! I taught 1-4 for 34 years! My other comment in you have a hard time with carrying a tune. That’s okay except I think it’s hard for them to know what the tune really is. Would it help you to plunk it out on the piano before you teach it?

[@gregsmedley]

Wow. Really??? I’m a teacher (and a human with feelings, BTW!) and not a singer. I’m not trying to teach them a tune because I’m not a music teacher. What I am doing, is teaching them have fun and take risks and be their best selves. And I’m teaching them that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. From now on, if you don’t like what someone is sharing, please keep scrolling.

[@jwarren112411]

Janet. I’m not sure where you learned your manners but dang, you don’t seem to have any. If this were a music class, I could see commenting on a teachers “tune” however, this is NOT a music class and Greg is NOT. Music teacher. Do you say stuff like that to people church that are signing next to you? I would venture to guess, no. Soooo, next time if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. Heck, even the 5 yr olds in this classroom know better than to say something like that to someone. Do you have any idea how hurtful that can be to someone? Especially someone who is sharing their content to help educators all around the world!? Then you come along and tell them they can’t carry a “tune.” Guess what Mr. Greg will probably think the next time he starts to have fun and sing with his class? He’ll probably think about that hateful lady who made a hurtful comment on his video. You owe home an apology!! And need to learn some manners!!

[@williamdanes1987]

0:00 children: colorin Me: *brr skibidi dop dop dop yes yes skibidi dop o oop eeee eeee

[@kristaknapp4227]

Put your bottom on the carpet is a saying I used to say at daycare, church and AWANA I thought

[@xNCFOREVERx]

They have to still wear a mask at your school?

[@gregsmedley]

No. This was from last year. They can wear a mask if they choose too!

[@Jaysfunplotagonseries256]

Why this school starts in middle of July

[@gregsmedley]

It starts in August. This was recorded last year.

[@courtneycamden682]

Except most of us have double our even triple the amount of students in our classrooms....

[@gregsmedley]

Except not really. I end up with 16-24. I see so many teachers with that many or less. I’ve had as many as 27 and still do the same things with the same success.

[@alykhanshivji2552]

When I was in kindergarten I had a bunny 🐰

[@whgdmstor]

선생님 넘 좋당..

[@christopherholcomb1463]

That’s Cute

[@lilmissmonsterrr]

I'm sorry you had/have to do the stupid mask thing. It literally gets touched and handled day in and day out. So it's not even effective at that point. There's no way to avoid touching it, it's hard to breathe, and it's hard to communicate.

[@gregsmedley]

This was last year. The mask thing was not stupid then and it worked because we had no cases in my classroom. This year masks are optional.

[@ניראיברגימוב-ט2ש]

עלה.לההחעתכלרו

[@williamdanes1987]

*skibidi skibidi*

[@ksgraham3477]

The room is too stimulating for teaching. Lots of distractions.

[@gregsmedley]

Are you a teacher? Just curious. As a college educated professional who understands how kids learn and what works and what doesn't work, I can assure you our classroom is great for kids. If it was an issue for any students, we would make changes because that's what teachers do. Despite all of the nasty, toxic, LIES being spread about teachers, we're amazing at what we do and we always have the best interest of our students at the forefront of all we do. So you can have a seat. And if you really care, go volunteer in a school and see just how amazing they are.

[@shararowley8545]

Can his pants get any tighter?! Gross I’m glad I homeschool

[@shararowley8545]

Looks like a night club

[@gregsmedley]

I’m wearing a pair of khakis. Do you go around commenting on female teachers attire? And why are you looking so close at my clothes?

[@shararowley8545]

@@gregsmedley this video popped on my feed for I have no idea why? If you don’t want criticism than I suggest not putting videos on you tube. I didn’t see an inappropriately dressed women teacher in your video, I only saw you, like I said I’m so thankful I can still homeschool my children.

[@gregsmedley]

Hahaha inappropriately dressed….whatever. You would have complained about something else even if you didn’t like my pants. Kindly keep scrolling and keep your mean comments to yourself. No one has time for your negativity.

[@THE-COOL-GIRL-CHANNEL]

POOR KIDS. TAUGHT BY A GAY-BOY

[@gregsmedley]

It could be worse. They could be taught be an ignorant, hateful, intolerant human like you. At least I’m incredibly good at my job. Have a seat and take your hate somewhere else.

[@champalebutler8842]

WHATS EVEN MORE SAD IS IF CHILDREN ARE READING YOUR COMMENT! You are teaching hate, while he is teaching routine and rules.

[@daphadila]

@@gregsmedley Greg, YOU are incredible! As a teacher myself, I see how impactful you are and loving! Don’t allow a lowlife to define you! Keep being YOU! ❤️💛💙💜

[@SJG24]

😳👎🏾 Ew. Most disgusting comment ever. Mr. Greg is my role model😍Best. Kindergarten. Teacher. On. Earth. Period.

[@ariajane8695]

@@gregsmedley Mr. Greg, don't pay attention to comments like these. They're just internet trolls with nothing better to do and are just really miserable in life. You're a good person!