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When I first started teaching, I actually believed in the old educational aphorism, "Don't smile until Christmas." I remember thinking, "I'm young . . . I look even younger. I need to lay down the hammer early so kids don't mess with me." And there I was, reading the syllabus with a scowl.

I read this article while in school for my teaching certification! It was great. Being warm and inviting is super important to creating a welcoming environment in the classroom! I love to joke around with my kids and lighten up when it's appropriate. It makes the hard stuff that much easier!

Read a review of the research on the benefits of inclusion for special-needs students.

You have one opportunity to start your school year on the right classroom management foot, one shot to propel your first day of school into the best learning experience your students have ever had. You can't afford to leave it to chance. You can't afford to be unprepared, uninspired, or unfocused.

This was a very interesting read as if it was written for me! It would probably pertain to other special subjects also.