The first open house of the year, Curriculum Night allows parents to spend time in your classroom, without their student, so they can explore the school curriculum and learn important information about the upcoming school year. Most importantly, it is an opportunity for teachers … [Read more...]
What to Include in a Meet the Teacher PowerPoint
Does your school require you to give a presentation when you meet your new families? Using a Meet the Teacher PowerPoint to guide your open house can ease any anxiety, help you manage parents, and ensure that you cover all the important details. In this post, I’ll show you what … [Read more...]
How to Plan a Stress-Free Meet the Teacher Night
Back to School Meet the Teacher Night is an exciting event, but it can also be a daunting one. Facing a roomful of new families, mountains of school supplies, and trying to manage it all can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stressed. In this post, you'll learn how to plan a … [Read more...]
Curriculum Night Tips for Elementary Teachers
In this post I'll share Curriculum Night tips for elementary teachers, what to include in your Power Point presentations and a FREE Curriculum Night checklist to help you get started. Curriculum Night Tips When Curriculum Night rolls around most teachers have only been back … [Read more...]
Ending Our Year In A Life Cycle Garden
Each May my school holds a celebration of learning where our students showcase their hard work and much of what they have learned. This year for our end of year open house my teammates and I turned our hallway into a life cycle garden. Our classes spend much of the last quarter … [Read more...]