29. What to Plan Before the First Week of Kindergarten (Hint: It's Not Your Centers)

Are you spending your summer organizing centers, decorating your classroom, and shopping for kindergarten supplies, but you're still not sure what to teach during the first week of school? You're not alone. Every summer, kindergarten teachers spend hours preparing classroom centers, bulletin boards, and materials while putting off the one thing that has the biggest impact on the entire school year: planning the first week of kindergarten. In this episode, I'm sharing what actually deserves yo...