It's school time again! You're probably feeling excited andmaybe a little sad for the vacation is over. Some kids feel nervous ora little scared on the first day of school because of all the new thingsnew teachers,new friends,and maybe even a new school. Luckily,these "new”worries only stick around for a little while. Let's findout more about going back to school.

Most teachers start the school year by introducing themselvesand talking about what you'll be doing that year. Some teachers givestudents a chance to tell something about themselves to the rest ofthe class.
When teachers do the talking on the first day, they often goover classroom rules so you'll know what's allowed and what's
not. Pay close attention so you'll know if you need to raise yourhand to ask a question and what the rules are about visiting therestroom.

You might already know a lot of people in your class on thefirst day. But it's a great day to make new friends, so try to say“hello” to the kids you know and the new ones that you don't.Make the first move and you'll be glad about what you did and sowill your new friends!
Most teachers let you pick your own seat on the first day,butby the second or third morming, they'll have mapped out a seatingplan. It's a good idea to write down where your seat is in yournotebook so you don't forget.

Here are a few final tips for a fantastic(奇异的) first day: Getenough sleep; Have a healthy breakfast;Try your best; Developgood work habits, like writing down your assignments(作业) andhanding in your homework on time; Take your time withschoolwork; If you don't understand something, ask the teacher.