One of the biggest surprises in teaching is realizing that routines aren't learned the first time you explain them.
They're learned through practice.
Lots of practice.
When students don't line up the way you expected or forget where to put their folders, it doesn't mean you've done something wrong.
It means they're learning.
One of the best pieces of advice I ever received was to slow down during those first few weeks of school. Instead of getting frustrated, simply smile and say, "Let's try that again."
Every time students practice a routine, they're building confidence and independence.
You're not losing instructional time.
You're investing in the rest of the school year.
Those routines you're patiently teaching now will eventually become habits that allow your classroom to run smoothly.
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