I'm teaching a new class tomorrow in a brand new school and I want to give a good impression. I always write my name on the board with a smiley face (for great children who deserve stickers), the numbers 1, 2, 3 (for not so great children who need warnings before being sent out/missing break etc. - sometimes I don't even need this so I just mention it), table points chart and the timetable for the day - the kids love rubbing the lessons off as the day goes by and so do I! As the kids come in I often say hello and introduce myself individually whilst catching their names (it's always good to refer to one child by their name e.g. "Sam helped me this morning as he came him so he's already on my smiley face board!" Then the other kids are dying to do the same). If I can get a word in edgeways I introduce myself to the whole class as an experienced teacher and to be treated exactly the same as their normal teacher. Then I explain rewards and sanctions. It all depends on the class really and the vibe you get off them in the first few mins. If they are roudy I would count down from 10 or 5 and then say "give me 5" - If they don't shut up, time them and take it off game time/break or whatever!
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