Communication with parents can be difficult to navigate. When I was starting out in the classroom I was sending email after email or making phone calls home. The good news is that I found a way to send out helpful and updated information using editable newsletters. There are two versions to choose from one is […]
Parent-Teacher Conferences Made Easy
If you dread parent-teacher conferences know that you are not alone. Many teachers find conferences to be incredibly intimidating or create unnecessary anxiety. You may be thinking to yourself do I have the right documentation? What data should I share? How should I start off the conversation? Will the parent get upset with me if […]
Set up virtual parent conferences easily
We know that parent conferences can be nerve-racking as it is but then throw in virtual conferences without guidance. That’s enough to overwhelm any teacher. I’m going to share a really easy platform I’ve been using the last year, that can be used in the classroom to set up virtual parent conferences easily. The purpose […]
Using Instagram in the Classroom
Times are changing, and it’s so important to reach parents where they are at. For many of our parents (and older students), that’s on social media. Adults are on Facebook and Instagram, and our students (even at a young age) are logging into Instagram and Snapchat more than ever. Check out these tips to engage […]
What to Put in Your Parent Newsletter
Communicating with parents can be difficult if you send out individual emails or rely on making phone calls to get your primary information across. The good news is that editable newsletters make it easy to send out updated, helpful information for your students and their families all year long. Here’s what to put in your […]
Communication Tips Before Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-teacher conferences can be a stressful time for teachers. Not only are expected to talk about student issues with parents face-to-face, it can make for long days (and nights). Conversations can get extra long, and lines can form while parents wait to meet with you to discuss plans for their children. This year, make sure […]
15 Parent Conference Tips from Real Teachers
Parent conferences can cause some major anxiety, right? I’ve had some horrendous conferences over the years because I was: 1. not prepared or organized 2. parents caught me off guard when they brought up something I had no idea was even an issue Don’t make my same mistakes!!! I made a video here about my favorite parent conference […]
The easiest and best parent newsletter
We know that parent communication in the classroom is essential, but sometimes, it takes a lot of time that we don’t always have. I have a free parent newsletter that takes just a few minutes to set up. You can add links to websites, photos, videos, sign up forms and more. Do you send a […]