Open house folders for parents

I'm back!!!! Sort of... lol. It has been insanely hectic around here trying to get back in the swing of things for school with remodeling/moving into a new home during preplan week. Needless to say, I recommend picking ANY OTHER week than that one, haha! We had Open House last week and I have to say it was probably my most successful Open House yet! Not only because ALL my students and parents showed up (that has never happen to me before) but I was super prepared and had cute little folders…

Planning a Meet the Teacher Night? This post shares four steps to a successful parent night, including free printables!

At the beginning of the school year I make each student their own daily folder, also known as their "Take Home Folder." This folder i...

I don't usually use a lot of parent volunteers. I have a lot of interest from parents but I've never been able to utilize them in a way that is good for me, them, and the students. I'm slowly involving them more and more each year. I am fortunate to have a lot of interest (sometimes more than I can handle) in helping out. For Open House/Meet the Teacher night I'm setting out this parent volunteer form. It's pretty basic and very general. You'll also see that my school does a background check…

A quick survey to get to know your students. Use it at the beginning of the school year, after breaks, or open house and meet the teacher nights. If you get to meet your students before the next school year, this would be helpful too!

Open house is an exciting time! It’s the first time families and students see the classroom. It’s when students and parents meet the teacher for the first time. It can...

Are you getting ready for Open House or Meet the Teacher? Are you at least thinking about getting ready, like me?!! Meet the Teacher is one of those things that is a whirlwind of informations, meetin

Some of our little learners do not make it to the restroom on time. I like to send a parent letter home to request a change of clothing that will stay in the classroom. You never know when it might be needed! The beginning of the school year is especially hard for the little ones. Come on by to download your FREE letter in English and Spanish.

Want to have the best open house when students come back to school this year? In this post, I share some of my favorite open house ideas for teachers, so that your meet the teacher event will be simple & engaging. Plus, these resources take a lot of the prep work out for you, so you can have a low-prep open house!

Download this FREE Help Your Child Learn to Read reading tips brochure for your students' parents to support their child in learning to read.