Today I'm sharing a quick run down of tips to keep in mind as you plan your class procedures and how you will introduce them during that very busy first week of school.
The short version:
Pre-teach things that are essential to starting a task
Mention that you may pause their work mid-activity to briefly introduce the next system they need to know
Layer the teaching into activities that use it - don't separate a full time block to teach a million systems, introduce them as you need them and review next time they come up
Keep things short and sweet - our brains will all be a bit mushy, and long explanations mean everyone tunes out and the systems don't stick!
Lastly, have a checklist for you and a checklist for them to see!
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