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Teaching Kindergarten: 12 Tips to Start Your Year Off Right

August 2, 2016 by Teach Junkie

Kindergarten is an island of its own in the teaching world. Here’s the low-down on how to start kindergarten off on the right foot. Classroom management, teaching strategies and general patience are exuded by kinder teachers. You’ll find 12 tips covering the basics – the procedures, the alphabet and connecting with parents.

12 tips to start kindergarten successfully - Teach Junkie

Start A Successful Kindergarten Year

Starting the year takes a lot of planning, effort and energy. How to start kindergarten on the right foot entails focusing on the most important pieces that matter right from the beginning. Whether you’re a new teacher or are just transitioning into k, these tips on covering procedures (bathroom, hallway, going home) may just be what you need to figure out what your first days of kindergarten should look like. Remember to connect with parents and be smart about rolling out the alphabet – you’ll create a year-long, strong foundation!

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