The Kindergarten Toolbox
The Kindergarten Toolbox
Amy Murray
24. New Kindergarten Teacher? Here's What I Wish I Knew Before My First Day
9 minutes Posted Jun 17, 2026 at 4:00 am.
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Are you a new kindergarten teacher preparing for your first year in the classroom? Or maybe you're switching grade levels and wondering what makes kindergarten so different from every other grade? In this episode, I'm sharing my biggest piece of advice for new kindergarten teachers: assume they don't know how to do anything. From lining up and walking in the hallway to using the bathroom, sitting at the carpet, and using school supplies, kindergarten students need explicit instruction for rou...