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PS Poll

Ready, Set, Go!

Here are the Top 10 things teachers are most likely to do on the first day of school, courtesy of our latest poll.

  1. Arrive early.
  2. Set classroom norms and behaviour expectations.
  3. Establish a routine for transitions.
  4. Have students introduce themselves.
  5. Send a welcome/information sheet home to parents.
  6. Organize a fun activity.
  7. Meet and greet each student individually.
  8. Do a team-building exercise with the class.
  9. Share a story or anecdote about yourself.
  10. Do something to put students at ease or make them laugh.