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Craven County teachers, staff say first day focuses on welcome, safety
Summary
Teachers, staff and a student at Craven County Schools described first-day routines and a focus on creating a safe, welcoming classroom culture that supports learning.
Teachers, staff and a student who spoke in a recorded meeting said the first day of the school year at Craven County Schools centers on welcoming students, building classroom culture and helping children feel safe and ready to learn.
A teacher said, “Big hugs and big smiles. When they come in, I want them to feel welcome. I want them to feel like they're coming back home. So I like to greet them by name. I like to give them big hugs and high fives and just tell them that I'm so happy to see them and to welcome them back.”
Another teacher said the first day is an opportunity to establish expectations and…
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