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 […]
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 […]
Is Parent Communication Really Necessary?
I’ve met several teachers along the way who simply don’t communicate with parents, they just don’t see that it’s necessary. Once I picked my jaw up off the floor and kept the comments in my head from coming out of my mouth, I went along my merry little way. If I can say one […]