The first month of kindergarten is not easy!! Not going to sugarcoat it…there’s a reason people compare it to herding cats! But it does get better, and how you use this first month truly sets the tone for the rest of the year.

In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly what to focus on during those first few weeks - from establishing routines to introducing materials, building classroom community, and keeping things playful and developmentally appropriate. I’ll also share how I ease into academics because it’s not about jumping into the curriculum right away.

In this episode I share:

• What routines to teach and how to teach them
• When to start academic work and how to keep it simple
• How to help students build stamina, independence, and social-emotional skills...

Related Episodes:

• The Magic of Back to School Scavenger Hunts ~ Ep. 47
• Launching Morning Meeting in Kindergarten ~ Ep. 46
• 7 Activities for Your First Month of Kindergarten ~ Ep. 44

Resources:

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

Free Guide:

• August and September Kindergarten Plans

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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/