In what ways can teachers help a new student moving into the classroom in the middle of the year better adjust to the classroom?

Discover the reason for the move to better understand the student and his or her needs.Show sensitivity to new students' needs and create a welcoming atmosphere.Connect new students with a "student ambassador" or friend to help them find their way.Provide extra support and attention until the student has adjusted to the classroom routine and demands and to help the student develop new friendships in the classroom to replace those that were lost in the move.Conduct informal assessments as soon as possible to determine the student's abilities.Share books with the class about making friends and open up discussions about the difficulties a move creates in a child's life.