Setting the Tone: Managing the First 30 Days of School

Chrissy Romano Arrabito
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30
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Multi Device
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4.92
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Description

Are you an elementary teacher looking for effective strategies to establish a positive classroom culture from day one? Building strong relationships with students early on helps in creating a supportive and engaging classroom atmosphere, which is crucial for academic success. Join Chrissy Romano-Arrabito for this timesaving, to the point session as we explore proven techniques to help you establish clear routines, procedures, and expectations, implement engaging icebreaker activities and team-building exercises, and set academic and behavioral goals for the school year. Get ready to lay a solid foundation for a successful and rewarding school year ahead! Chrissy's expertise in effective classroom management practices will equip you with the tools and resources you need to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment that will ensure a smooth and successful start to the school year.

Objectives

Identify key strategies for establishing a positive classroom culture within the first 30 days of school. Explain the importance of building strong relationships with students early in the school year. Implement practical techniques for creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment. Evaluate the effectiveness of different classroom management techniques in maintaining a positive learning environment. Assess the impact of strong student-teacher relationships on academic and personal growth. Develop a comprehensive plan for managing the first 30 days of school to set the stage for a successful academic year.

Key Take Aways

• Learn practical strategies for creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment from the first day of school. • Discover techniques to build strong, positive relationships with your students that will support their academic and personal growth. • Explore proven classroom management techniques that will help you maintain order and foster a positive learning environment. • Gain insights into how to maintain the positive momentum established in the first 30 days throughout the entire school year.

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Meet

Chrissy Romano Arrabito

Chrissy Romano Arrabito is a 1st grade teacher at Nellie K. Parker Elementary in Hackensack, NJ, with 31+ years of experience. She’s passionate about teaching the whole child, fostering innovation, and creating authentic learning experiences to help her students grow and thrive in the classroom.
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