There is a common mistake teachers make on the first day of school that sets in motion bad student habits and misbehaviors that can last the rest of the school year.
That’s a big statement, I know.
But this one particular mistake will be responsible for scores of teachers getting off to a disastrous classroom management start—one many will never recover from.
And what makes this mistake most troubling is its deviousness. You see, it’s a sneaky little thing, harmless in appearance and barely noticeable, even to the most discerning professional eye.
Most teachers won’t even know they made a mistake, let alone one so spectacular, until weeks later when it hits them like a splash of cold water to the face.
And even then, they won’t know what it is they did wrong.
