First Grade Scheduling, Room, and Expectations

First thing I'd do is check your district's core curriculum for math, reading, and language arts to see what's expected on that level. Second you need to come up with 3 rules and define them plus a picture of a person doing that
I'd sugges
1- Follow Directions- Looks like doing what the teacher says right away
2- Be Kind- Looks like using nice words and being careful of others feelings
3- Stay in seat- Looks like feet on the floor ,facing forward, hands in your own space
That way kids know exactly what you are asking of them and if they break a rule you can review what they should be doing.

I'd start off with a nice calendar/circle time each day review the date, the day before and after ( example Today is Wednesda, Yesterday was Tuesday, Tomorrow will be Thursday) and I like the daily assignments given out at this time ( who passes out papers, collects them, takes roll, etc)
Usually math works better in the AM and reading in the afternoon just after lunch when they've had a chance to bounce about a bit after recess and all.
Good luck and hang in there:)

Our son just finished 1st grade in June, so I can share my experience. Kids coming into this grade should know how to read. They won't be experts, but can read at least at a basic level. They can write, with spelling mistakes. By the end of the year, our son was a great reader (reading chapter books), could add and subtract, and write stories (about 5-8 sentences).

The teachers had the kids at tables of four to six kids/table. They assigned seats, usually staggering the boys and girls. The seat assignments got changed up throughout the year, esp. to separate any problems (conflicts, chattiness, etc.).

Best of luck to you!

Read to them a lot! Math in the morning is the best. Good luck and congratulations! =)

Go to www.teachers.net

I hope in your teacher training you learned about TEKS. Go to the TEA website and look up the TEKS for both Kindergarten and 1st grade. The Kindergarten ones will let you know what the students should know going into 1st grade. The 1st grade TEKS will let you know what you need to cover. Also, you should contact another 1st grade teacher from your school to find out the school's culture (schedule, rules, etc.) that should remain consistent across all 1st grade classes. Allow this person to mentor you for the whole year so that your students receive the same benefits as students of a more experienced 1st grade teacher.

Good luck.