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First day speech, sample schedule, Introductory activities...

**Activities for the First Days of School** [] To familiarize students with the school and personnel, I take students on a hunt for a certain goodie (cookies, watermelon, etc.) around the school. Before school begins I hide the goodie somewhere on campus and write out clue cards. On the first day of kindergarten we read the clues which take us around the school, into the office, the library, restrooms, playground, etc. As we read the clues we look for the goodie in all the places. The last clue leads us to the goodie. After the students find the treat they get to eat it. We also then create a map of the school and create a book about our hunt. Kim, Grade K
 * First Day Hunt**

On the first day of school, I have my students draw and color their name on a large sheet of paper. They add things about themselves, including their birthdays and their favorite things to do. The posters are then displayed on the wall in the classroom.
 * All About Me Posters**

During the first week of school my Kindergarteners help me to make a large tree out of Brown Butcher paper. I encourage parents at open house to send in 2 or 3 family pictures to put on the family tree. We then add leaves–green for the beginning of school, then we change them as the foliage turns. The kids are very proud to have picture of their families in the classroom. It also fits nicely in our “All About Me” theme. Alyssa Robbins, Kindergarten First day schedule: 7:30-8:00 Greet students/ shows them their seats 8:00-9:00 Introduction yourself 9:00-11:00 First day hunt 11:00-11:30 lunch 11:30-12:00 Outside time 12:00-1:00 All about me posters 1:00-2:00 Put together class family tree
 * Family Tree**

__**First Day of School Speech: **__

Good Morning Students! I am your teacher for the year. My name is Ms. Adams. I love animals and I welcome you to the 1st grade. We have a lot of things to look forward to this year. This year is going to be a big stepping stone in your life. You are going to learn how to be independent and hard working. Everyone has a special teacher who has made a difference in their lives. This special, beloved teacher that makes one feel appreciated and loved. My special teacher was my kindergarten teacher, Ms. Johnson. I always looked forward to the day’s lesson. It was toward the end of the school year in kindergarten when Ms. Johnson asked the class what we would like to be when we grew up. Instantly, I knew the answer to her question. I wanted to be a teacher. I have always known I wanted to be a teacher and now I am so excited to be able to use all my education and experiences to teach you. As I went through my school years, I knew that it was my path to become a teacher. Even though I knew what I was going to do I still faced challenges. I faced teachers who doubted my talents, or teacher that didn’t believe in me. I hope that I can be that teacher that inspirers you to achieve all your goals and life plan. In this class I want you to learn that you can do anything you put your mind to. We are going to have a very positive classroom setting and encourage one another. The people in this class with you will be your friends, supporters, and partners.

As a student in this class you will learn very important things. I will need each and every one of you to always try your hardest. I understand that we do not always get the right answers but I need to always see you trying your best.