Cooperative+Learning

= __ Cooperative Learning __ = = = **Strategy 1: “How to Welcome Parents and Students to Your Class on Day 1” pg. 105 Harry Wong __The First Days of School__**
 * This starts before the school year even begins. An effective teacher should send a letter to every student and parent introducing themselves, mentioning supplies that will be needed for the year, expressing your excitement for the new year, mentioning important dates, and explaining your expectations. **
 * On the first day of school you should stand at the door with a big smile and a handshake welcoming each child and or parent in to your class. Also, every teacher should be sure that they post information like your name, room number, and grade level on the outside of the door so that students and parents can be sure they are in the right place. This information should also be posted inside on the board or another obvious place, so that the students are able to check and still be sure they are in the correct place. **

**Strategy 2: “The Seating Chart” pg. 119 Harry Wong __The First Days of School__**

 * Teachers should assign students with a seat as they enter the classroom. There should be a name tag ready on a desk for the students. If the teacher decides that the students can choose their seat on the first day of school, then they should have name tags ready for the students to take to their seat. Once the students choose their seat the teacher should make a seating chart so that it is easy to take roll, learn names, and separate potential problematic students. **

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==This website lists several ideas, strategies, and methods for the first few days of school. The advice that they give is very relevant and helpful. I would definitely use the strategies and methods listed to help me on the first few weeks of school. ==

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==This website is similar to the first one, except it is focused on learning disabilities and ADHD. So, as it explains for these children especially the first impression and first few days of school are extremely important for the success of the rest of the school year. == ==[] == ==This website I found through Scholastic. It is an article that describes different ice breaker games and activities to use with your class on the first day of school. I think this is important and a good idea to have a fun, but helpful activity to get all the students involved and participating in something fun on the first day of school. ==