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First Weeks of School
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“There’s something fresh and exciting about a new school year—a sense of boundless optimism and crisp new beginnings. And every year, the first few weeks present us with a wonderful opportunity to help students transition smoothly back into school routines and start to connect with each other. It’s an ideal time to begin showing them that school is a safe place, that they’re important members of the classroom and school communities, and that they can look forward to an engaging, challenging, and fun year of learning.”
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After the first few weeks of school, as students become more familiar with the rhythms and routines of the classroom, they often grow more comfortable in their learning environment. That ...
Location: Collegeville, PA Type of school: Public elementary school Grade levels: K–5 Number of students: 473 A Responsive Classroom school since: 2024 In the 2024–2025 school year, Schwenksville Elementary had ...
At the heart of the Responsive Classroom approach is a core belief: In order to thrive in and out of school, students need to develop key social and behavioral skills. ...