The First Day of School

Many ag teachers across the country are experiencing their first days of school this week. In AEE 412, we will be taking a walk in their shoes next Wednesday through our first lab activity.

They say you only get one chance to make a first impression. This is very applicable to teaching because the tone you set on the first day can, and often will, carry over for the rest of the year. You only get one first day of school with your students, so it is important that you do your best to make it a good one.

There are also lots of excellent Internet resources to help with the planning and implementation for a quality first day of school. Here are some that may be helpful for the lab:

The First Day of School-Advice from Dr. Rice

The First Day of School-Advice from Harry Wong

First Day Resources-NEA

First Day Resources-Teacher Vision

Excellent example of a successful AEE 412 Lab #1

We want this lab to be a successful and positive experience for everyone. The AEE 412 Lab Manual has detailed instructions for this activity, as well as the rubric.

Make the first day of school the best day of school!