FOR CHILD CARE DIRECTORS & MENTORS

Great teachers
deserve a
thoughtful start.

Make the first week feel a little less overwhelming. Practical onboarding tools to help new preschool teachers find their footing.

Editable resources. Real classroom moments. Room to make it yours.
A LITTLE STRUCTURE. A WARMER WELCOME.
ROOTED & READY EARLY LEARNING
A good first day
starts here.
FIRST DAY WELCOME CHECKLIST
Meet your classroom mentor
Get to know the daily routine
Learn where to turn for support
Make time for questions
One day at a time. One confident step forward.
5 daysA MORE INTENTIONAL
BEGINNING
Made with a teacher’s perspectiveDesigned for your center’s routinesBuilt for everyday use
THE FIRST WEEK KIT

Less starting from scratch.
More showing up prepared.

A clear starting point for the conversations, routines, and check-ins that help a new teacher settle in.

01 / WELCOME

First-day checklist

Walk through introductions, classroom orientation, and the places to find support.

02 / PLAN

Five-day training schedule

Give each day a focus, with guided practice and a simple coaching record.

03 / PREPARE

Daily routine template

Map out the classroom day, transition cues, materials, and who can help.

04 / CONNECT

Parent conversation examples

Practice a warm, factual approach to daily updates, drop-offs, and concerns.

05 / REFLECT

End-of-week check-in

Talk about what went well, where support is needed, and what to practice next.

PLUS / MAKE IT YOURS

Director setup guide

Choose a mentor and adapt the editable Word resources to your center.

A LOOK INSIDE

Small tools.
Meaningful conversations.

Explore a few examples before you decide. Try the checklist, step through the week, or rehearse a parent conversation.

A short text sample • No email required
MEET THE CREATOR

From the classroom.
For the people in it.

I’m Miara Teal, a preschool teacher with more than five years of teaching experience, including four years in Head Start. I’m also studying Human Resources Management.

Rooted & Ready brings those interests together: caring for teachers and making the start of a new role more organized. This first kit is a practical place to begin, with space for every center to make it their own.

Miara Teal

Creator, Rooted & Ready Early Learning
THE FOUNDING PILOT

Help shape a better
first week.

The first edition is designed for a small pilot with child care centers. Use the kit, share what worked, and tell us what would make it more useful.

Includes the editable Word toolkit and director setup guide for one center’s internal use.

$49 one-time / center
Buy the kit — $49 ↗

One-time payment. Download your editable Word toolkit after payment is confirmed.

A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you get started.

Who is this toolkit for?

Child care directors and mentor teachers who want a practical structure for a new preschool teacher’s first five working days. Adapt the routines and examples to your age group and classroom.

Can we edit it for our center?

Yes. The toolkit is an editable Word document, so you can add your center’s contacts, routines, communication channels, and support plan.

Does it replace required training?

No. Use it alongside your center’s policies, required orientation, and applicable requirements. It does not certify training completion or independent readiness.

Can I see a sample without signing up?

Yes. Explore the interactive examples above or download the free text sample. No email address is needed.

How can I purchase the full kit?

Select “Buy the kit” to make a one-time $49 purchase through Stripe. After payment is confirmed, your download page unlocks the editable Word toolkit. Save your download page for later access. Delayed payment methods unlock after confirmation. Delivery is on the website, not by email.

ROOTED & READY

Our pilot is taking root.

The proposed $49 pilot includes the editable first-week toolkit for one child care center. Ordering is not open yet.

For now, explore the examples and download the free sample. Purchase details will be added when the pilot is ready.

Explore the sample ↗