Let's Get Started!

(your future self will thank you!)

    1. Let's Get Started!

    1. Introducing Materials

    1. Establishing Routines and Procedures

    1. Choosing Your Motto and Promises

    1. Opening Centers

    1. Launching Learning Blocks

Your Kick-Off Tasks for each Building Block

  • 1. Watch the 15-20 minute video.
  • 2. Complete the pages in the Building Blocks Blueprint.
  • 3. Customize your Google slide deck.

The 6 Building Blocks

Simply use these as a foundation to build your kick-off plan.

  • Introduce Materials

    Learn how to use the guided discovery approach, along with a mystery box routine, to introduce 13 different school tools.

  • Establish Routines & Procedures

    Discover how to use guided practice to model and demonstrate all of your classroom routines and procedures.

  • Choose & Use a Motto and Promises

    Create a class motto and set of promises that will help cultivate a sense of community and shared values from the first weeks and beyond.

  • Open Centers

    Learn the steps of how to open play centers using a future and career-ready approach.

  • Launch Learning Blocks

    Build your K day as you learn how to launch each learning block to create a steady rhythm and flow to your day.

  • Prepare Get-to-Know-You Activities

    Plan some fun and playful get-to-know-you activities for the first weeks of school, while building community and connection.

Let's Peek Inside!

Here's what you'll receive when you sign up for this course.

  • 8 Videos

    $85 value

    Each 15-20 minute video breaks down a different building block and shows you how to make a plan for that part of your kick-off. In the last video, you'll learn how to combine the blocks to build your first ten days of school.

  • 7 Google Slide Decks

    $75 value

    As part of this course, you will receive a Google slide deck for each building block, plus a bonus Kick-Off Deck that allows you to combine slides to create your daily deck for the first 10 days of school. Use the slides as is, or customize to match your teaching situation.

  • Building Blocks Blueprint

    $20 value

    Use this 35-page blueprint to brainstorm and plan for each building block as you navigate your way through the course .

But wait...there's more!

  • Ten-Day Sample Plan

    $10

    This resource shows you how to combine the building blocks to effectively map out your first ten-days of school.

  • Classroom Management Charts

    $50

    Use these anchor charts, song posters, and cheat sheets to support children in learning classroom rules, procedures, voice levels, center expectations and much more!

  • Back-to-School Printables

    $25 value

    Ready-to-use, printable materials for engaging activities on those first days together.

All this for...

Valued at $265.00

What Educators Are Saying!

The First Day and First Week of Kindergarten digital product is a lifesaver for new kindergarten teachers! It offers a seamless and well-structured plan, making the transition smooth and stress-free. A valuable resource that ensures a positive start to the school year. Lara H.

FAQ

  • 1. What is the "Kindergarten Kick-Off" program?

    The "Kindergarten Kick-Off" program is a comprehensive online course designed to guide both new and seasoned educators through a step-by-step method using 6 foundational building blocks. This program helps you confidently create a ten-day plan for a positive school year start.

  • 2. Who is this course for?

    This course is ideal for kindergarten teachers, both new and experienced, who are unsure of what to plan for those first two weeks of school.

  • 3. What if I don't teach kindergarten?

    While this course was written for kindergarten teachers, both preschool and first-grade teachers have found the method helpful for launching their first weeks of school.

  • 4. How long will it take to complete the course?

    The course is designed to be flexible and can be completed at your own pace. Each lesson is concise, approximately 15-20 minutes, allowing you to easily fit it into your schedule. You can realistically complete the entire course in a week or two.

  • 5. What if I have questions or need support while taking the course?

    You can email the instructor at any time with your thoughts or questions!

  • 6. How do I access the course materials?

    Once you enroll, you will receive immediate access to all course materials through our online learning platform. You can access the course anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

Create. Relax. Shine.

Why spend your last precious days of summer worrying about back-to-school prep? Enroll now to create a reusable digital deck and a customized 10-day plan with this easy, step-by-step method. Start each new school year with confidence and ease!

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