Establish procedures in the beginning. Let students know what is expected. Avoid making a list of rules of 
what they can't do. Instead, make a student created list of what is expected.  Ex: don't say 
"Don't run in the hall,"say "Walk quietly and calmly through the hall." 

Create a community in your classroom.  Use activities that help the class get to know each other 
as well as to develop a sense of trust. Continue  these activities throughout the school year.

Learn the students names quickly and use their names when talking to them.

Set up a "Classroom Bill of Rights" Have student participate in "building them but be sure to include the following: The Right to Respect,
The Right to Make Mistakes, Right to Participate, The Right to Work Undisturbed, The Right to Privacy, Right to Peace.

Make a clear "Daily Schedule" For example how students arrive, put away and get our needed materials for the day, 
and regular daily activities. Be consistent and remember boredom is the enemy.

Talk about to your class is safety, beginning with the fire drill. Show them where to go and what is expected. Practice a few times 
to be sure everyone knows what to do and where to go.

Back school Kit for the Teacher

Back to School Printables

Bulletin Board Ideas

It is always wise to have more to do on the first day than time to do it. 
When you don't finish all the activities simply save it for the next day.