It sets the tone for everything!!

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You are trying to manage the classroom, build relatiohips, get students talking, starting routines, and making math feel less intimidating before you even really know your students.

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That's a LOT!!! 

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You want students to participate without awkward silence

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You want structure without sounding mean

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You want students to like your class without losing control

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You want math to feel like thinking, not just compliance