The Ultimate Guide to Starting The School Year: 29 Things You Need to Know Before The First Day

1. Sharpen pencils

2. Eat snacks

3. Stay hydrated

4. Get tissues

5. Use supplies

6. Store supplies

7. Use technology

8. Line up

9. Walk down hallway

10. Enter the classroom

11. Go to the bathroom

12. Run Errands

13. Pack up

14. Turn in homework

15. Turn in notes from home

16. Answer questions

17. Make-up assignments

18. Communicate with parents

19. Record student behavior

20. Communicate behavior

21. Run dismissal

22. Organize field trips

23. Organize classroom library

24. Collect/ Grade homework

25. Collect/ Respond to notes

26. Respond to emails

27. Use parent volunteers

28. Engage early finishers

29. Teach expectations

30. Utilize student jobs

31. Organize group work

32. Monitor independent reading

33. Organize make-up work

34. Reward students

35. Display student work