Being prepared with a plan and checklist reduces anxiety and allows you to relax and welcome your students to class.  If I'm relaxed and engaged, I am modeling to my students that I want them to feel comfortable, relaxed, and engaged.

Follow the 3 M's... 

• Model
• Manage
• Motivate

Model professionalism and how I want my classroom community to support each other as a community of learners.  Manage my classroom and students, including promptly and fairly addressing issues as they arise.  Motivate with excitement for our subject area and by reminding students of how they have improved and progressed and encourage them to continue even when it's difficult and not so evident that they are making progress.