The LezWatch.TV show of the day is "First Day," with 3 characters and an overall score of 64.83. - #LWTVsotd #FirstDay - https://lezwatchtv.com/show/first-day/

Well, there was no air conditioning and spotty Wi-Fi, but I survived the #FirstDay. The students were great. But I am sooooooo tired now. It always takes a few days to get the teacher legs back.

Getting excited for the #FirstDay . Pulled out my 3x3x3 tri-tac-toe from the 70’s and aquired a 4x4x4 tri-tac-toe for students to play with before we start doing math. Ok, so I’m ready for my 5 students in Multivariable Calc. Now to get ready for the other 160 in Algebra2! 😂

#ClassroomMath #MTBoS

Ron DeSantis Vows to Start 'Slitting Throats' on First Day of Presidency

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#Prompt8 #ClassroomMath #MTBoS #FirstDay

Yipes! I report back tomorrow. Classes start Tuesday. So how will I start the first day? Definitely with #JoyfulMath . I think I am on the same wavelength as many of you here where we definitely want to jump right in.

In Algebra 2 we will start with 1-2 Nim, which parlays into discussion of problem solving techniques.

In Multivariable Calculus, we will start with playing a few games of Tri-Tac-Toe, determine the number of winning lines for a 3x3x3, 4x4x4, 5x5x5, and nxnxn size board. I think this will lead nicely into equations of planes in our first chapter.

I always like to start with games. Its low pressure, puts students in a good mood, and breaks the ice. And since the games are math related, its easy to tie them in to the class as a whole.

#classroommath #prompt8
Kids who have never liked math sense that this year will be different when they come into the room. Kids for whom math has always come easily need to be challenged on day 1. I get learners placed into random groups and we start working at the white boards. Students come dragassing into class bored stiff from all the rules and sitting and syllabuses that have filled their day to this point. They must be challenged and they must find success on the #FirstDay. Day 1-do math.

#FirstDay #ClassroomMath #prompt8

I feel like I don't have a consistent thing I do on the first day of classes. But I do remember taking an idea from Howie Hua years ago about him treating the first day like a "New Years Celebration" because it is the start of a new years for us! So that's been a regular go-to for me! I blogged about it here, and it also includes a card-sort that I used to get kids to work collaboratively to find who was going to be in their first group (I keep groups together for many days): https://samjshah.com/2018/09/09/my-first-day-2018-edition/

Usually, at the start of the first day I do like start jumping right into math--but I make sure to have a problem that is enticing and collaborative and related to the first unit. I just want to set the tone of what I value.

Here is another blogpost I found about how I started classes in 2013:
https://samjshah.com/2013/09/11/first-day-3/

#FirstDay #ClassroomMath #prompt8

Okay, so we’re almost in August. No matter where you are, this is the official wakeup month for school existing and us going back into that building. Yup! Like an ostrich, I try to keep my head buried, but I always have that pull… start getting your act together, kiddo! Figure the basics out. At least have a plan set for the first day!

So the question for you is: paint a picture of what happens on your first day of class (or part of your class)? Do you dive right into content, saving syllabus and structures for later? Do you set norms? Do you do something to begin to create community? What do you do?! Bonus points for any and all resources related to what you do -- so we can copy!

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#FirstDay #ClassroomMath #prompt8

Okay, so we’re almost in August. No matter where you are, this is the official wakeup month for school existing and us going back into that building. Yup! Like an ostrich, I try to keep my head buried, but I always have that pull… start getting your act together, kiddo! Figure the basics out. At least have a plan set for the first day!

So the question for you is: paint a picture of what happens on your first day of class (or part of your class)? Do you dive right into content, saving syllabus and structures for later? Do you set norms? Do you do something to begin to create community? What do you do?! Bonus points for any and all resources related to what you do -- so we can copy!

Tag your post with #FirstDay #ClassroomMath #prompt8

If you're wondering what these prompts are about, here's more info: https://samjshah.com/2023/07/04/lets-get-mathstodoning-together/

First day :), trying this universe. #Firstday

Okinawa, Japan 🗾 #japan https://www.alojapan.com/817794/okinawa-japan-%f0%9f%97%be-japan/

Okinawa, Japan!

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終於能正式公開！📣 今天是在國家資通安全研究院（NICS）和 @TaiwanPDIS@bird.makeup 就職的第一天！🎉 很高興能參與一個夢幻新團隊的創立、和超讚的老友 @au（@taiwanmoda 部長）合作，並開始擔任某某總顧問/黑手工頭/藍教頭/之類的（誤）。也很感激能有這個機會接受「充滿挑戰」的新職位（以及被公部門衝撞）並開啟新職涯篇章。希望能為未來做出真的有意義的影響，為更美好的未來盡一點心力。白洞，白色的明天在等著我們！💡 #CyberSecurity #Taiwan #FirstDay #NewJourney #Tech #InfoSec #Career #DigitalTransformation #Innovation

Apparently this is really happening. Thanks for such a warm and kind welcoming @CambridgeLandEc @Cambridge_Uni @fiorentino_stef Excited to occupy your old office @fsielker #firstday #newjob

@lizopp @quakers mostly silent then some deep ministry towards the end on being a peculiar people, either through choice or birth, nature etc, with the challenges that that brings living in our world.

#Quakers #FirstDay #VocalMinistry

Trying this out for fun. No idea what to do 😂 #firstday

People Are Sharing What Made Them #Quit On Their #FirstDay At #Work

https://www.boredpanda.com/people-leaving-new-job-on-the-first-day

Early to sleep tonight, I get to be the new person at work tomorrow. #firstday

Tomorrow, for the first time in over 10 years, I’m starting a new job with people I don’t know. Client work (I freelanced for three years in there) is sort of like this, but not really because it’s temporary. This is a JOB, where I have to talk to these people every day, and also take a lead role with some of them. Within a week I’ll probably feel pretty comfortable, but a first day is a first day. #newkidintown #firstday

Woman Gets Applauded Online After Going Viral With 1.8M Views For Quitting Her #MinimumWage Job On The #FirstDay

https://www.boredpanda.com/woman-quits-her-job-on-the-first-day-after-learning-that-employees-get-no-breaks