What I Do on the First Day of School | High School Teacher Vlog
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- Опубликовано: 17 июл 2018
- I often get asked what my first day of school looks like in my classroom. For me it has more to do with getting excited about the year and less to do with laying down the law.
There are a ton of ways to start your year. I don't know that any one way is better than another. What I have discovered is that just like eating a Reese Cup there is no one way to make it happen. Find what works best for you.
Here's my take.
Peace 😊
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Due to Reynolds influence, the main point that I will drive home on the first day is "I see you. I care about you. I am glad you are here today."
I don't know what to say to this. It makes me feel humbled. I hope your year is the best Stacy! What are you teaching?
High school Special Education. You have been my hero-mentor since I discovered you last summer. Thank you for being a positive force.
Love that response!
That’s the most important statement, I think. It will literally save lives sometimes. Just to be seen and heard and felt like they belong.
Great idea Stacy Smith!!
As a principal, I showed this to my teachers at our welcome back. Keep up the good work. Very Inspiring.
Thank so much! That really means a lot! Best of luck to you this year!
For new teachers I would suggest to over prepare, have thick skin (just in case), don't show that you're afraid to be in front of them, show that you like being with your students and that you have a passion for your content.
Thank you, needed to hear this!!
Lol there’s no fear in kids. Either show them fear or be walked on
I began teaching in January, so I have never had a first day of school. I'm teaching Kindergarten. If no one vomits, I'll call that a win.
Mel M. I started in high school in the middle of the year, I have a similar motto. If no one fights, I’ll call that a win.
If you are teaching Kindergarten again maybe take their picture on the first day. On the last day of school give it to them to show them how much they have grown.
@@SarahWheeleeTravels That's kind of my philosophy, to be honest. If the kids are a little chatty. ok. We can try to fix that. But as long as they're not being belligerent, it shouldn't be too big of an issue.
One First Day of School idea is Leave Me Question. Give each kid an index card or sticky note and invite them to ask you a question about anything at all. They can sign their name or not. They just drop it in a container on the way out. It tells you a lot about the uncertainties, anxieties and the sense of humor your class has. The box and index cards can remain all year. Later on this becomes a safe way for kids to tell you things without telling you.
Au Teacher yes this anonymous drop helps. I call this agenda because I actually have them write it and drop it at the beginning of class and I read them aloud to the class obviously censoring some. Sometimes these are sentiments they want to share. It’s a powerful community tool.
Au Teacher I love that idea. Hmmmmm. I like it a lot
Thanks Au Teacher, I'll try to do it tomorrow. I hope it runs well for my students.
How/when do you answer the questions?
@@kelseyj6236 i think that maybe one or two a class, this way they keep engaged with the activity trough the year and i guess you can make this every time you run out of questions or activity to "fill" your classs
Yo, brand new teacher here. I'm talking like, I was hired last week and school starts in one day new. Oh and I don't have a masters, nor do I have any teaching experience besides some simple rock climbing classes at my last job. After hitting a wall in finding curriculum for one of my classes, I've been on a new teacher video binge and all I gotta say is the knot I had in my stomach an hour ago has been slowly turning into excitement about the first day. Thanks for doing what you do, and good luck to all those out there taking a walk in my shoes.
Any updates? :) How did your first year go?
This is me today! School starts on Wednesday, I have zero teaching experience, especially kids, and I'm a new-hire 5th grade Spanish teacher. I'm so nervous but trying so hard to turn that into excitement. I'm hoping it goes well and that I do well. I hope you had a great first year and good luck with your continuing years. I'm just glad I'm not the only one going on this crazy, life-changing journey with little experience. Whewww!!
@@ScarlettOcean92 First year was a success! I think 2020-2021 was an easy year to be a first year teacher, however. Low expectations, social distancing, masks, weird schedules, etc. I think this year will be another first year in a lot of ways, but I'm still here!
@@XtinaCMV Congratulations! How'd the first few days go? Spanish seems like it would be a fun class to teach. I didn't have Spanish in elementary, but it was maybe even my favorite high school class. I made it through my first year and I know you can too. Of course it comes with it's challenges and low points, but its also quite rewarding quite often. I wish you the best of luck!
HOW DID YOUR YEAR GO???? Today is my first day And i just saw your comment!! Lol
Your daughters husband is going to have a lot to live up to. Great job Dad.
Not a teacher, but I just wanted to say, good luck to all the teachers this year! Whether this is your first year, or you've been teaching for decades, what you do is amazing and I so admire you! Hope everyone has an amazing school year 🥰
Dusty Riggin thank you!
Thanks
I’m seeing this in 2023. Special thanks 😅🎉
Well, it's not what I did on the first day but every morning when I take the attendance instead of just calling their name, I ask a question the will give me an idea about the kind of person each one of them is and then they gotta answer when I call out their names. Turns out, they really enjoy this and they wait for their turn to tell me a bit about themselves.
That’s a great idea! Thanks for sharing it. What grade do you teach?
They were 8th graders. I actually teach almost all year groups as I'm a subject specialist (I teach Islamic religion for almost the whole school and biology for year 10). Every age group has its spark!
What a great idea - thankyou!
So, today, we had a role play kinda thing where I pretended to be depressed and each one would try and talk to me to make me feel better. Some did better than others. It was a good session. Takes about 15 mins to get through 18 names.
Speaking as a shy student on the behalf of the shy students, this is, no offense, but a bit of a bad idea.
I almost cried at him saving the letter and making sure they get them on the day they graduate. Wow, that's beautiful.
I never throw away a students letter. Even when they transfer out of my school or whatever may happen, I always keep them and one day I’ll hear about them or find them and I send them their letter. 🖤
You are exactly why I want to teach. Watching your videos reminds me that I can be my quirky self and still teach effectively. Thank you for this.
Thanks Tamara! I hope your are the teacher you always wanted when you were a kid! 👍🏽
Well, this video made me cry. I graduated high school back in June, and my favorite teachers were exactly like this. I wish I'd had more of them. Your students are lucky to have you, and I hope they know that.
You saying that you allowed kids to eat in your room when they were alone at lunch reminded me of my favorite high school teacher ever. The world needs more teachers like you with that philosophy.
Thank you for such kind words, I appreciate it ☺️
My most memorable first day of class was when my AP Environmental Science teacher start the class in media res with a lecture about coffee. It started off with what seemed like an impromptu conversation about coffee and by the end, he was going into how the supply chains that went into making a single cup of coffee affected the environment. Four years later and now I'm finishing college but still remember that first day more than the first days I had for this semester's classes.
Hey CJ! Going into my 38th year in the classroom, and you have inspired me to do it differently! And I am super hyped about your ideas!!! (Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? ;-) )
Wow, I bow down to you. 🙇🏻♂️
Ryan, I am entering my third year of teaching, and this video still inspires me. I discovered this video days before I started teaching, and it provided me with a sense of purpose and comfort. Now I return to it every year to remind me why I do what I do and that it is okay to be different from other teachers. Thanks for all your great videos.
I literally want to sit in your class the first day!!! Okay, every day! You just rock in every way! 😁😉
Thanks buddy. 😊
Live stream maybe! Idk if that’s legal. I’d be interested in watching the uncut version of your class
Sarah Wheelee Permission slips and waivers galore! I do think that would be wonderful to see firsthand.
@@SarahWheeleeTravels I'm up for it too. Livestream all the way or just recording will do the trick .
What hasn’t worked:
Going over the syllabus first day for me and just focusing on content. While I do understand setting up rules and procedures can be important, I am going to try to focus on building the relationships with my students more this year. That doesn’t mean I am going to let them act a fool in class but that does mean that I care about them more then just student A in class period 2 that sits next to the window
Exactly, the students know I have expectations because I make it clear how excited I am to have them in class and how much I love being a teacher and I talk about how fun the class can is.
Hi friends in the comments! These suggestions have relieved a whole lot of stress off of my shoulders as I prepare for my very first week as a teacher in a week and a half. You all rock!
I love this comment! One of my favorite things is for people to realize is my ideas or way I teach is not the only way and there are so many wonderful educators to learn from! I love when the community is alive and active in the comments. 😁🙌🏽
Amazing first day game plan! I would add that prior to asking scholars to write a letter to themselves, I would model that for them first by writing a letter to myself, thus briefly introducing myself to them. I’m so happy I found your videos, and can’t wait to learn more from you!
I’m 36 years old, changing careers to teach social studies. My student teaching begins in January. Thanks for this resource you have provided. You help me to stay excited as I finish up my licensing!
My pleasure! Happy to do what I can to help you do what you can my best you peace
How’s teaching?
Awesome video!! Thanks a lot Ryan. So many great ideas and strategies to start off the year in such a positive and engaging way.
I appreciate this channel so much! I'm starting my first year and I've already had some discouraging moments. This gives me hope that I might be on a track that will work for me and my kids!
Thanks Reynolds for the encouraging word...peace!!
I start my first day tomorrow and am so glad to have these tips. I can see that you really love teaching!
I watch this every year before we start. Thanks for all your great advice!
We think and discuss about what kind of classroom they want-how they want to be treated by peers and the teacher, how they should carry themselves. We break down the word respect, we try to set foundation for how we want to feel when we’re in this particular learning space. It’s mostly student driven after I share my thoughts. Great stuff here thank you!
First time teacher here. Thank you Reynolds and Stacy. This was a life saver and students responded really well to my first day with them.
Thank you so much for your time in making these videos! I've been teaching for a few years and I'm always looking for ways to improve and this is the perfect place!
Our school year starts next week. This is such a helpful video. I particularly like the focus on what kids CAN do instead of what they can't or shouldn't do. I'll definitely use your tips when coaching teachers on how to approach the first day of school.
This was great! Starting the school year this week after 3 years of subbing after being laid off and I loved your video! Thanks!
I'll be teaching my first on June! I'm excited! Thank you so much for your tips! 😊
I'm very happy to see that I've already a lot of the things you recommend in the video on my first year in my office with my students. They do welcome this approach and the fact that we are placing ourselves in their shoes.
I love this! Great ideas for teachers who have been doing the same old thing every year! Keep up the great work and sharing of videos!
Thanks for this extremely inspiring video! This is my second year as a teacher but first teaching freshmen. I was really struggling to find the best way to start my class but thanks to you, I got some really cool ideas! Keep being awesome!
Thank you!! You are an inspiration my dear!! God bless!
i love your videos. I can feel your passion as you talk. I hope to become passionate teacher in the future!!
I used to be a part time teacher in my 3rd year of university in Turkey. I worked in a private institution with a class of 10, a mix of 5th/6th graders. My failure as an inexperienced teacher was, I got pretty close with students as a friend or as a big sister and this led to me failing at classroom management where I couldn't have my voice heard, no one was listening to what I was teaching and lots of other management problems. I remember coming home from work crying and didn't know what to do. The next week I put myself back together and decided to be clear with my students and tell them how i felt when they misbehaved and how we can all have a great classroom environment. I did that and it was a big thing for me. It truly helped me gain my confidence and control my distance with the kids while also being not so far away from them in an aspect of student-teacher relationship. This was my failure and I think I earned a lot from it that helped me so much at practicum with high school students and hopefully it will this year as an official teacher :)) Thanks a lot Reynolds for this video. It really encouraged me for my first year at teaching. 😊😊😊
Hello there! That is a wonderful story. I think you did the right thing. Sometimes just clearly communicating how we feel instead of expecting that others know how we feel changes everything. Congrats to you for having the awkward conversation. Best of luck to you this year!
first video i've ever seen from you...subscribed within the first two minutes. amazing.
I know I’m really late to this party but I’m commenting anyway! I feel like finding you has been a life saver. Last year I taught 4th grade in an elementary school but this year I’m teaching 5th grade in a middle school. Last year was less than ideal in many ways and I needed a fresh approach to things. You have given me tons of ideas! Thanks!
I am student teaching and am currently working on how I'm going to teach expectations & set the tone & establish positive culture for the first couple weeks of my year once I'm hired. This video helped a lot; it laid down the rails in a great way!
Really enjoyed this video! I'm suppose to start teaching for the very first time this new school year and I had no idea what I would do or say. Your tips where perfect. I believe I'll be implementing maybe all of them!😃😀😄
Love it! The letter is awesome; I have seen it but students write to themselves and elaborate on what they want to accomplish, where they want to be at graduation year, etc. I am definitely going to try "no rules" and see what happens.
Really enjoyed this video as a new teacher. Keep up the good work!
What a great video! Your students are so fortunate to have you!!
Awesome stuff! This will be my first year teaching ever, and I am both nervous and excited! While I intended some icebreakers to get to know my incoming scholars more, I feel like I'm definitely gonna modify that first day with Reynolds ideas. Ty for being a role model for us newcomers!
Wow! This was an awesome video! This is my second year teaching high school english/literature and last year was rough. I'm anticipating a much better year this year and this video provided some -much needed motivation and ideas. Please keep them coming! Blessings for the new school year for you as well.
I am literally watching this again on my first morning as teacher in my new classroom, your the man
This video is dope. I am starting to teach high school next month and am looking for ways to connect with my students and learn about them. This was so helpful.
This is my first time teaching High School, I'm starting in the middle of the year and your video is very helpful and inspiring, thank you so much
Wooow I loved this, this video helped me way too much, you are the teacher I always needed and never had and you made me feel confident and happy
I'm a new teacher starting in a philly burbs middle school soon, and I'm soooooo thankful to have found your channel. Thank you so much
So glad I found this channel. I decided that I'm going to go back to school to study drama teaching and early education. You're the type of teacher I always loved in school and the type I want to be.
Good stuff Reynolds! I'm in my last year of school and I've been anxiously inquisitive about what my first day/first week will be like when I become a teacher next year. I love that you are 100% for the students and you keep it real. Thanks for always being positive.
I just want to say thank you!!! Priceless video👍
You're such an inspiration. I have been an ESOL adult teacher for almost two decades. I am just about to start teaching an ESOL/languages Arts 12th grade class at the local high school for the first time. Your suggestions are definitely great. Thank you
Great ideas for starting out the year. I am digging the energy 🤜🤛
I love your approach bro! respect brother keep it going man you're doing God's work! mad love from Brooklyn!
I'm a high school English teacher and this is very helpful. Thank you :)
This week is my first year teaching my very own class! I really appreciated this video, and I plan to use it for my first day. I find myself very nervous going back to teach during covid as many activities I would have gotten the students to complete would have been in groups or close proximity to each other. The idea of writing a letter and giving it back to them at the end of the year (I am only there until next June) sounds memorable and fun for a group to teens! Thanks for the great idea! :)
I will be doing my Practice Teaching this 3rd week of August. So happy that I watched this before handling my own class😊
“Which girl or guy caught your eye?”
This is the first video or your’s I’ve watched and that line mixed with the entire energy of the video means you have a new subscriber tbh. 👏
This is great! I'm going to school to become a high school literature teacher and this is exactly the type of class environment I want. Great tips!
I absolutely love this. I always get looks when I don’t go over the syllabus and the “rules” thank you for the confirmation I’m on to something awesome.
I started at a school in December due to a teacher leaving and this coming January is really my first full semester of teaching. I can't say enough how this channel has helped me, especially as a male teacher, to prepare for the upcoming semester. Reynolds, thank you for sharing.
Wow!!! Man, you are a person that inspire a lot
Thanks for this advices, I am new in the teaching part... literally new and I have to confess that if a had more teachers like you in the past without hesitation my first career choice it would have been to be a teacher.
Now you have a new fan, send you a lot of good vibes :D
Hello Mr. Reynolds! I have taught primary for 5 years now. I'll be teaching 6th grade Language Arts for the first time this year; it's been my longest desire. I am beyond excited that I encountered your youtube vlog! They give me so much hope and confirmation with how I want to start off the first week of school! Right on! It's great to know there are teachers that think like you, makes me feel like I am not alone! Thanks man! Keep up the awesomeness. Btw I'm borrowing your "Make something from nothing".
Much love from Kansas!
What an excellent way of building rapport with your students. Can't wait to try this in 2023.
One of the very best first day plans I've heard
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I'm just a student watching random videos, but wow that's awesome. Encouraging relationships with students in a positive, non-forceful way.
This is my first year teaching. Thank you for this wonderful idea. More power to you!
Thanks for this. First year teacher...Starting the fourth week, and this is a good way to help me stay motivated. I did a lot of similar things on the first day, but I am definitely losing time in transitions. Thanks for the tips!
Loved the video! Getting a glimpse into how other teachers do things for us newer teachers helps a lot! This is also a very well structured video with that call to action in the end, well done!!
Thanks! 😁😁 keep a eye out for a few more videos directed to the first year teacher crew.
Yaaaas the video I've been waiting for 💕💕💕 Thanks a lot for all of your amazing content
Tuğçe Sinem YILDIRIM 😁my pleasure!
Im glad you said that you are teaching because you like teaching. Im transitioning from corporate to teaching highschool and I always wanted to teach but its only now that I can afford to teach.
Love this overview. I'm a second year teacher and need some great ideas like the ones you presented. Subscribed!
I plan on sharing this clip with new student teachers prior to their first day. Thank you!
Awesome vid, Reynolds. We write the graduation letters on the first day as well. It's been a tradition at our school for decades. We give them out to the graduating seniors on their Class Night. If anyone out there doesn't write these letters with their freshmen ya gotta do it, it's a ton of fun for the kids.
Doing whatever you can to enjoy yourself while valuing the students makes a lot of sense. Maybe they will even be inspired to learn!
First-year teacher coming from a career in engineering, I love the vibe you have, I love your positivity! Thanks for the video
I’ll try the Letter to yourself thing this year :) thank you for this video CJ, I’ve watched this at least three times over the past month! It really motivates me!
So glad it was helpful. All the best to you this school year!! ☺️
That big yeah when he handed out the letters was awesome
I love the not going over the rules the first day. I am always excited and great every individual that walks into my class. I know I already shared that my class is a safe place but I also have them write a letter to themselves and make sure I have extra supplies for those students who can't afford it or those who's parents won't take them.
Love this video! I shared it with one of our newbie teachers for my school. You are awesome and super helpful!
Wow much appreciated, thank you! ☺️😁👍🏽 Hopefully they find it useful as well!
2nd year teacher! Love this video! Super encouraging :)
You're the type of teacher that we all wish we had for every single teacher!
This is my 1st year teaching, and I've been given list and lists of rules and material to cover.... I was so not looking to next week (first day for kids) and I was thinking of everything except how much I love art and am excited about sharing that with them. THANK YOU for this
Very good. I always think that the first class and the first time I see my students is the most important for both of us. Because we are building and entering into a relationship. I like the fact that it is a journey for both of us and I will be going through a process of learning as well. The connection is critical and allowing students to get to know me and their classmates helps to build a culture of understanding, trust and excitement. I like the way you set up the tone of he class- I suspect that you will be many of your student's favourite teacher.
You seem like a great teacher! It has less to do with your actual strategy (which I think is solid, no hate there), but just more to do with the fact that you actually care enough to actively think about it.
The best teachers are always thinking about and working on their craft. You seem like a shining example of that.
I love it all! You continue to be an inspiration, sir. God Bless!
Thanks Morgan!!
Starting my first year in the classroom (I was teaching independent studies before this), and this serves as a great reminder to teach through positivity and affirmation. I’m excited to bring that energy to my classroom. Thanks!
How was it??
This is making me so excited for my first year of teaching! Thanks for the videos and your love for the kids!!
I hope it’s everything you dreamed it would be Kaitlyn! ☺️
Thanks for this. I just became a teacher. I'm taking over a class and I start tomorrow. This video was super helpful.
Thank you so much. Love this!
Oh... I am going to save this video❤️ and watch it at least 10 times, to learn all these amazing tips❤️
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you❤️
This is my 7th year teaching math, but my 1st year teaching freshman. Previously, I taught juniors and seniors. I am excited to get the student early and set the tone for the rest of the high school math career. I take my job very seriously. I really enjoyed this video, and you gave me some great ideas for my classroom. Thank you.
I'm about to start my first year of teaching drama in the UK and I'm nervous about my first day but this has massively helped, thank you
Your an awesome teacher!😊☺😊 God bless you more!😊
I'm excited to try this out. I'll be a first year teacher come August. I've subbed in several area schools over the past 7 1/2 years since I earned my degree, but haven't had a lot of first days of school to do anything with students. It's always been, "I'm a sub and here's what your teacher has left for us to do/what I've been told to do" even in long-term situations. Thanks for the advice!
I love teachers that don’t give homework out I am in 12th grade you rock I love your videos !