Website design By BotEap.comAs the Head of Mathematics at a large secondary school, young and inexperienced teachers were appointed to my school each year, often in their first year in the classroom. It was my responsibility to bring them into my department and guide them through their early careers. Below are the tips I would give to help you get started with your new classes so that your students are experienced teachers rather than novices.
The first lesson with a new class, even for the experienced teacher, sets the tone for the class for at least the first few weeks.
Below is what a teacher should organize and do in their first lesson at the beginning of the year.

Website design By BotEap.comPrevious Preparation:

Website design By BotEap.comï‚Ÿ The list of classes is governed as a period spread;
ï‚Ÿ An initial activity;
ï‚Ÿ Floor plan for a seating plan if you are not using the alphabetical plan;
ï‚Ÿ Scheme of work for each student plus extras for students not on the list;
ï‚Ÿ Assessment calendar;
ï‚Ÿ List of students with special needs;
ï‚Ÿ Your carry-on box of teaching necessities, including pencils;
ï‚Ÿ Set up the room the way you need it for each class.
ï‚Ÿ Texts, handouts for this lesson;
ï‚Ÿ Check student registration cards beforehand. Take notes on problems related to students. Make an effort to put a face to a name in lesson one.
ï‚Ÿ Photos of each student, if possible from school records;
ï‚Ÿ Plan the entire lesson. Have an activity that all students can do.
ï‚Ÿ Have a list of everything you need to do. Make sure you have extra activities to do to fill the time.
ï‚Ÿ A short and fun activity at the end of the lesson.

Website design By BotEap.comBreak your plan down into a generic plan that fits all the lessons. Next, make sure you have separate files of information for each class you will see on the first day. Then you’ll be ready to start the year “on the right note.”