96. What to Teach the First Month: Getting Kindergarten Off to a Great Start

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 themWhen to start academic work and how to keep it simpleHow to help students build stamina, independence, and social-emotional skills...Related Episodes:The Magic of Back to School Scavenger Hunts ~ Ep. 47Launching Morning Meeting in Kindergarten ~ Ep. 467 Activities for Your First Month of Kindergarten ~ Ep. 44Resources:Kindergarten Back to School Activities | First 2 Weeks Kindergarten Lesson PlansFirst Month of Kindergarten Success Kit | Back to School Activities Mega BundleFree Guide:August and September Kindergarten PlansConnect with Zeba:Instagram - @kindergartencafeFacebook - @kindergartencafeWebsite - www.kindergartencafe.orgTik Tok - @kindergartencafeMentioned in this episode:First Month of Kindergarten Success KitGrab your First Month of Kindergarten Success Kit today on TPT or on my website! First Month Survival Kit TPT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Month-of-Kindergarten-Success-Kit-9834168?st=5099a0e1f8b3c99dfd410a4162bb0d0c Website - https://kindergartencafe.org/first-month-survival-kit/