Daily Teacher Checklist

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Before Students Arrive

• Review the day's schedule, including specials, meetings, and duties.
• Prepare materials, copies, and technology for each lesson.
• Check email, messages, and staff announcements.
• Review yesterday's notes on students who need follow-up.
• Update the visual schedule and daily agenda.

Morning Routines

• Greet students by name at the door.
• Take attendance and submit it on time.
• Check in briefly with students who may need extra support.
• Review the day's learning goals with the class.

Instruction & Student Support

• Teach planned lessons and note where students struggle.
• Use quick checks for understanding during or after lessons.
• Provide accommodations as written in each student's plan.
• Recognize students who follow routines and expectations.
• Respond calmly and consistently when expectations are not met.

Communication

• Return family messages within your school's expected timeframe.
• Send a positive note or message to at least one family.
• Coordinate with co-teachers, support staff, or paraprofessionals.

End of Day

• Record grades, observations, and anecdotal notes.
• Note what to reteach or extend tomorrow.
• Reset the classroom and restock materials.
• Secure student records and confidential documents.
• Set out materials for tomorrow's first lesson.
• List tomorrow's top three priorities.