Pre-K The First Two Weeks

As the teacher (in addition to first-day teacher goals)

• By end of first week have reached out to each family in person or by phone 
• By second week be teaching in line with your daily schedule 
• Take photos of each student and their families during the first weeks for use of display boards, etc. Start to collect artifacts of student learning from each student to display

So that each and every student

• Experiences a collaborative and inclusive learning environment
• Makes personal connections by playing and learning with a variety of classmates and learning and practicing each other’s names
• Practices essential daily routines
• Explores the learning environment and learning areas
• See their work displayed and themselves, their families, and communities reflected throughout the classroom

See core rubric teacher practices for more guidance

1. Where can you provide opportunities for joyful learning through developmentally-appropriate play?  
2. What expectations, routines, behaviors, and environment will you prioritize in order for all students to be responsible for the thinking in the classroom? 
3. What does the culture of learning currently look like in your practice? Where are students engaged, where do they feel a sense of belonging? How do you know? 
4. What are the implications for your own practice? What will you do first?