The first five days of school aren’t just about how much content you can cover. They’re about the culture you create.
In this edition of Mickey’s Monthly Musings, GRAMMY® Music Educator Award recipient and full-time teacher Mickey Smith Jr. shares five practical systems he uses during the first five days of school to establish expectations, build relationships, create student ownership and set the tone for the year ahead.
The examples come from the band room, but the principles apply to every classroom – because students experience you before they experience your content.
Start the year intentionally. Build the culture before you teach the curriculum.
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