Routines, routines, and more routines

Hello friends and parents! Our classroom has been filled with our safari guides taking a not so "wild" walk into second grade with learning the habits and routines of our classroom and workshops. Why is this necessary? Why is it so time consuming? Routines and habits are the foundation for every classroom. It's imperative that we go over them within the first few weeks of school to establish a safe and positive learning atmosphere, while at the same time outlining for students our expectations for work habits and "what if" situations. Many things we've done are things that are already familiar to them, however, now that they are in second grade, we can scaffold a known routine. What do you think is the most important routine in our classroom, parents? Friends, what do you think is the most important routine in our class?