The checklist is brilliant!! I like to have a sign on the smart board that tells my parents to write a note to their child to leave on their desk, so they can come in and find it in the morning....to prep, I have notecards, stickers, markers and pens :)
Great tips, sadly a day late for me, as a first year teacher I can attest to the fact on how EXHAUSTING back to school night is. I came home last night and was completely out within 15 minutes for the whole night. It was a life saver having toys out for siblings (and even my students). As I'm talking to another family, the parents can start filling out paperwork, and the students have something to do (and it was a great opportunity for some of the students to start getting to know each other while playing). I'm first grade.
+The Lettered Classroom I just laughed to myself when I got home that night and saw your video. I was able to share it with other teachers though that had their back to school night last night. Great tips as always!
I look forward to your vlogs. I have told my daughter that you make me happy. I love all of the cute faces you do and how positive you are. Thank you for making these. I love your new classroom and especially your new table. Way to think outside of the box!
I definitely must have a packet ready or parent handbook. It not only helps the parents with something to do or read but it helps to calm my nerves that I don't have 25 plus pair of eyes on me. So it is a life saver during my presentation. This year I may put the info up on the Smartboard as parents follow along in their own individual packets be so far having a parent handbook has helped me tremendously. I love the tip about a parent goody bag or treat. I've done one for the kiddos but not for the fam. Will definitely do that this year. Tfs.
At my school, the parent forms for each student are copied and put into large envelopes by the office with the help of the instructional assistants. They also put a label on the envelope with the name of the child and the teacher. The class set of these envelopes is delivered to my room during teacher prep week so that I can have them for parents at Open House, which is the Thursday afternoon before school starts.
You're so right!! I love your giving tree idea! I spend so much money in my class that it would help if parents could provide the class with some items.
Oh my, yes it has been AMAZING! And parents are usually willing to help if you let them know what you need. I know some schools do not allow asking for items, so you may want to double check! If you get to try it this year, let me know how it works out!
Also here's a "tip " have extra Snacks for kids who have food allergies ( like my cousins have ) I'm not sure what kind of popcorn you give out but yeh.
Thank you for the tip. It was great!! This is will be my third year teaching 4th grade and what you mets ones are constantly occurring during meet the teacher night.
These tips are very useful!! I'm not sure about being a teacher but I want to work with children and I'm considering child life specialist but I can use these ideas in my own way !
Aww..That is so sweet! Thank you! I did some Vloging over the weekend and today, but I was not very consistent. I think Thursday will be a 'Whats on my Phone?' That seems like a popular one and a useful one for Back to School!
tanyauyeda I think a set or two of foam blocks is always a good idea. Just lay them out on a carpet in a little corner and both boys and girls enjoy playing with them and they can usually entertain children from ages 1-10. I always find good sets of foam blocks at Marshalls, t.j. Maxx, or Target.
Just out of curiosity, do you have some kind of paperwork that informs parents about your RUclips channel/that their kids and their work may be featured on it? Or do you keep it more private because it's not as widely practiced of an activity as being a makeup guru for example? I know as a parent I would be so proud that my child's teacher produces the kind of content that you do, so that would be interesting! Thanks for the great content by the way, your videos make me so excited to become a teacher! 😋💗
+The Lettered Classroom Thank you for replying! I figured you would have some kind of notification, and that makes total sense. I know as a parent I would not opt out of that kind of experience because it's amazing for a teacher to put out as much effort and passion as you do.
The checklist is brilliant!! I like to have a sign on the smart board that tells my parents to write a note to their child to leave on their desk, so they can come in and find it in the morning....to prep, I have notecards, stickers, markers and pens :)
Aww! I like that one!
The goodie bag is a great idea. Pens would be a great thing to put in there so they have something to fill out the forms!
As a first year teacher - thank you!
Great tips, sadly a day late for me, as a first year teacher I can attest to the fact on how EXHAUSTING back to school night is. I came home last night and was completely out within 15 minutes for the whole night.
It was a life saver having toys out for siblings (and even my students). As I'm talking to another family, the parents can start filling out paperwork, and the students have something to do (and it was a great opportunity for some of the students to start getting to know each other while playing). I'm first grade.
So sorry! Sounds like you did really well anyway! Having the siblings entertain is PRICELESS!
+The Lettered Classroom I just laughed to myself when I got home that night and saw your video. I was able to share it with other teachers though that had their back to school night last night. Great tips as always!
Thanks for the awesome ideas! It made me excited to get an early start.
I look forward to your vlogs. I have told my daughter that you make me happy. I love all of the cute faces you do and how positive you are. Thank you for making these. I love your new classroom and especially your new table. Way to think outside of the box!
Aww, Thank you so much! That means the world to me!
I definitely must have a packet ready or parent handbook. It not only helps the parents with something to do or read but it helps to calm my nerves that I don't have 25 plus pair of eyes on me. So it is a life saver during my presentation. This year I may put the info up on the Smartboard as parents follow along in their own individual packets be so far having a parent handbook has helped me tremendously. I love the tip about a parent goody bag or treat. I've done one for the kiddos but not for the fam. Will definitely do that this year. Tfs.
Oh, and the teacher code! ;-)
I don't think I could survive without the teacher code! It comes in handy for at least one teacher each year!
At my school, the parent forms for each student are copied and put into large envelopes by the office with the help of the instructional assistants. They also put a label on the envelope with the name of the child and the teacher. The class set of these envelopes is delivered to my room during teacher prep week so that I can have them for parents at Open House, which is the Thursday afternoon before school starts.
Thank you so much. I will be meeting parents for the first time this Thursday!
Yay!! Good luck and let me know how it goes!
You're so right!! I love your giving tree idea! I spend so much money in my class that it would help if parents could provide the class with some items.
Oh my, yes it has been AMAZING! And parents are usually willing to help if you let them know what you need. I know some schools do not allow asking for items, so you may want to double check! If you get to try it this year, let me know how it works out!
Also here's a "tip " have extra Snacks for kids who have food allergies ( like my cousins have ) I'm not sure what kind of popcorn you give out but yeh.
Thank you for the tip. It was great!! This is will be my third year teaching 4th grade and what you mets ones are constantly occurring during meet the teacher night.
can you do a video on teacher outfits without jeans.....I love your videos❤💙💚💛💜
OK OK :) I'm going to try and do something for the first day of school. We can see how that goes!
+The Lettered Classroom If you have Instagram you could try to do pics with details on where you got your outfits.
Yeah! I second that!
Great tips! Love the color coordinated handouts and sorting idea!
I love your necklace
I love your videos. The tips in this one are so great.
Thanks for your video and also for sharing!! 👍👍👍👍👍💕💕💕💕💕
These tips are very useful!! I'm not sure about being a teacher but I want to work with children and I'm considering child life specialist but I can use these ideas in my own way !
Great, Yes! It is really about preparation and trying to anticipate obstacles...just like life :) Good Luck!
What are your favorite Tips for Parent Night or Meet the Teacher??
having a sign in sheet and giving tree love those tips ❤💙💚💛💜
Giving tree and teacher code
I had parents that could talk my ear off, the code word could of been lifesaver! I'm most definitely using it this year!
Is there a list for decorating your classroom? Also, do you have tips for making lesson plans?
OMG I couldnt wait for the new video, I kept checking the channel for the past 2 days haha! Keep on adding videos IM ADDICTED!!!
Aww..That is so sweet! Thank you! I did some Vloging over the weekend and today, but I was not very consistent. I think Thursday will be a 'Whats on my Phone?' That seems like a popular one and a useful one for Back to School!
What about the parents that do not come? What can you do? Thanks for this video as well!
yay this is perfect, my sons meet the teacher is coming up this thursday! august 18, he's starting kindergarten(:
So exciting! Enjoy! They year goes by soo quickly.
I use Remind, so having parents sign up that night is a good idea.
Soooooo helpful. thanks
Thank you!!!
any tips on team building activities for the first week?
team building with the students
literally!!
Love this video!!!!
Great tips. Do you more suggestions for what to put out for the younger siblings?
tanyauyeda I think a set or two of foam blocks is always a good idea. Just lay them out on a carpet in a little corner and both boys and girls enjoy playing with them and they can usually entertain children from ages 1-10. I always find good sets of foam blocks at Marshalls, t.j. Maxx, or Target.
how old are you and when did you start teaching?
great video
Omg!!! Perfect timing!!!
Yay!!
Awesome video!!
Thank you so much!
Just out of curiosity, do you have some kind of paperwork that informs parents about your RUclips channel/that their kids and their work may be featured on it? Or do you keep it more private because it's not as widely practiced of an activity as being a makeup guru for example? I know as a parent I would be so proud that my child's teacher produces the kind of content that you do, so that would be interesting! Thanks for the great content by the way, your videos make me so excited to become a teacher! 😋💗
I do get permission from parents. Some opt out and that's ok too, I completely understand.
+The Lettered Classroom Thank you for replying! I figured you would have some kind of notification, and that makes total sense. I know as a parent I would not opt out of that kind of experience because it's amazing for a teacher to put out as much effort and passion as you do.
Really great video :D
I'm awful at names as well , I'm a faces person .
What do you teach??
What grade do you teach?
I believe she said 4th grade
Thank you Daisy!