25. What to Teach During the First Week of Kindergarten (And What Can Wait)

If you're planning for the first week of kindergarten and feeling overwhelmed by everything you need to teach, this episode is for you.One of the biggest mistakes kindergarten teachers make is trying to jump straight into academics before teaching students how to be students. Before children can successfully learn letters, numbers, and all the other skills on your curriculum map, they need to learn how to walk in line, use classroom materials, follow routines, and understand expectations.In this episode, I'm sharing what I actually focused on during the first week of kindergarten and why relationships, routines, and procedures matter so much more than academics during those first few days of school.You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how I taught school tools like crayons, pencils, glue sticks, and scissors one tool at a time so students could build independence while learning classroom expectations.If you're wondering what to teach during the first week of kindergarten, how to introduce school supplies, or how to set your classroom up for success from day one, this episode will give you a practical starting point.Resources Mentioned🖍️✏️ Free School Tools Worksheets🔗 First Week of Kindergarten Blueprint🔗 Show Notes: https://kindergartentoolbox.com/what-to-teach-first-week-of-kindergarten/