I'm good at planning, and I really enjoy doing it. That's not bragging; that's self-awareness. It's one of my strengths, and I believe in working out of your strengths. I'm always thinking ahead and planning how best to meet the known challenges and events on my calendar. I like being prepared. So even if my
NWEA MAP tracking sheets for individual students by grade level and a whole class set, a reference sheet of Student Status Norms, and a "What My NWEA MAP Score Means" guide to share with parents. Also included are cover pages for class trackers with the school year on it. September 2023 Update! *Updated to include RIT scores up to 230 in 3rd & 4th grades on the student trackers. **Updated to the new 2020 Normative Data provided through the NWEA.org website. ***2015 & 2020 product is still available in the download. Each grade level includes: Student data binder cover page Student NWEA MAP progress sheet with At-Level RIT scores marked on bar graphs for each subject. Parent guide: What My NWEA MAP Score Means Class data trackers with numbered (1-25) and blank rows. Class data binder covers with school years (2020 - 2030) I love using the class trackers to highlight which kids are below, at, and above grade level when we take the MAP test every trimester. My students like to see their goals and track their scores in their own data binder. The "What My NWEA MAP Score Means" guide is a great reflection tool to use during parent conferences. To read more about how I use these data trackers click here to read my blog post about it!
As an educator, it’s an absolute must to meet with your students’ parents throughout the school year. A positive parent-teacher relationship will only guarantee a successful year for students and that’s what we all want the most. Have you thought about how you hold your parent conference? Do you do all the talking behind your
This kid friendly 3rd grade common core checklist is a 6 page resource that is a fun and very visual way for teachers, students and parents to see third grade skills. Includes all common core standards in a condensed and student (and parent) friendly format. There are 2 pages of I can statements of math and 4 pages of I can statements for ELA standards. This reference sheet includes all 3rd grade common core standards with I can statements for each common core standard. These can be placed in data notebooks as a form of communication to students to allow them to see all they have learned and what is expected. They can use this as a checklist for 3rd grade common core standards to mark off mastery. This can also be provided to parents at conferences, with report cards, parent teacher conferences or open house to inform parents what their child is expected to learn. Included with the common core standards listed in each box and a second version with only the images and text (in case you live in a state that does not teach common core) Included in both black and white and color. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• You may also like: A simpler 2 page handout of 3rd grade standards overview (1 for math and 1 for ELA), with less standards but can be used to provide parents and students with a general overview of 3rd grade standards that can be found here: 3rd Grade Skills 3rd Grade I Can Statements: Each standard is listed on 1 page with an I can statement and a visual representation or an example. Perfect for posting in your classroom while teaching the standards. •3rd Grade Common Core I Can Statements or a bundle of the overview, full page I can statements and student friendly version at a discount price 3rd Grade I Can Statements Bundle 3rd Grade NGSS I Can Statements (note: these are not included in this bundle. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Other grade level common core standards visuals: Kindergarten Common Core Reference Guide- All Standards 1st Grade Common Core Standard Visual Reference Guide 2nd Grade Common Core Standard Visual Reference Guide 4th Grade Common Core Student I Can Statements ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Have you ever thought about student led parent teacher conferences? I switched up my conferences to student led and I will never go back! Here's why:
tips for successful parent teacher conferences, parent teacher conference forms, resources for parent teacher conferences, advice from veteran teachers
Are you looking for an effective way to conduct parent-teacher conferences? Why not have your students be in charge? Student-led conferences will not only strengthen open communication between home and school, but the positive vibe will have everyone smiling. What will students gain from student-led conferences? Students will: gain
Student-led conferences are preplanned meetings that are run by students and are ideally held periodically throughout a term. During this meeting students use their portfolio of student work to discuss their academic progress and areas of need with their teacher. The purpose of student-led conferences is to establish highly interactive communications systems that foster dialogue about their learning. Students are empowered through the implementation of student-led conferences. They are made to feel like partners in their learning and they are held accountable for their learning goals. Student-led conferences also serve as an opportunity to get parents actively involved in their child’s learning. Learn more about how you can implement student-led conferences in your classroom. This resource includes an informative article on how to implement student-led conferences in your classroom. You will also includes a kit for implementing student-led parent conferences with: o Parent brochure to send home to parents (editable in Pages and noneditable PDF version) o Parent invitation letter and reminder (editable document) o Template for a student letter to parents o Parent survey o Student survey o Teacher survey o Student script and checklist for leading their conference o Student goal sheet for student and parent o Parent follow-up assignment and survey (editable)
As Parent Teacher Conferences near each school year, I am always reminded of my first year as a teacher, and my first experience with Parent Teacher Conferences. I have to tell you, I was absolutely terrified at the thought of talking to each of my students' parents individually that first year. Sure, I can talk to a roomful of six year olds all day long...but adults? Just the thought had me over-indulging in the stash of M&M's I'd secretly been keeping in my desk for a little snack here and there! Or every time I'd walk by! (But that's another issue, haha!) Anyway, as the time for those very first conferences got closer, I began to do some research (as in, majorly drilling my colleagues) regarding what in the world I should expect, what to talk about, and how to get my students' parents to see that I really want the best for their children, even when I might have some not-so-great things to tell them. The more I talked with my teacher friends, and the more prepared I became, I started to relax about the idea of talking to my students' families. These were, after all, their supporters, and I definitely wanted to be on the same team as anyone who also had my students' best interests at heart. Over the years, I've definitely become more effective at communicating with my students' parents and supporters, and I no longer dread talking to them at conferences. In fact, other than the long hours that conference days provide, I really look forward to talking with my students' families now. I love relaying positive stories about our "shared kids," and I am always amazed at how much I can learn about my students through listening to their parents and caregivers speak about them for a few short minutes. In learning to prepare for Parent Teacher Conferences, here are the six most helpful tips I've learned over the past nine years... I cannot tell you how long it took me to jump on board with online scheduling, but now that I have, I could not imagine doing it any other way! I used to send back and forth notes with suggested time slots, and what a hassle that was! Now, I use a free website called SignUpGenius, and it has been such a time and life-saver! No more notes back and forth--it is easy peasy! I simply set up my account, create a conference sign-up form with the dates and times available, and then I allow parents a chance to sign up using our classroom computers during Back to School night. I also send home a quick note featuring the sign up link for any parents who chose not to sign up that night. So simple! Plus, parents get an automatic email reminder, and they can easily change time slots should they need to reschedule. This is something that my current school is really awesome at! When you walk down the halls on Parent Teacher Conference days, you'll see desks with tablecloths and pretty decor, bowls of candy, and samples of student work on display. It is so inviting! This year, I used some adorable freebies to share mints and water bottles with my students' parents, and the looks of surprise and gratitude on their faces were fantastic! The adorable free water bottle labels can be found at The Lemonade Stand, and while you're there, be sure to check out some of her other wonderful ideas! The free mint note can be found at Nicole Bunt's Teachers Pay Teachers Store. I love the idea of "making deposits before withdrawals," so I'm always sure to give lots of positive feedback and share the strengths of each particular student before discussing any areas that need to be focused on. To guide the conversation, I like to refer to a rubric or a check-in form during each conference. This helps me to highlight what I really need to talk about without getting distracted (because I kind of like to talk--a lot). I always explain to the parents that the rubric or form is just a guide to keep me on track, and that they are welcome to discuss anything that they would like to discuss in addition or in place of this guide. I usually talk about strengths, then discuss one or maybe two things I would like for the student to work on during the next part of the school year. I try to keep things positive, but I also try to keep it real. It doesn't help the child learn, grow, or change, if we're not all on board to support a new skill or behavior. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and I definitely believe that to be true! I love to show off each student's work and discuss how he or she has grown so far during the year. I also sometimes use this opportunity to show parents what might not be a students' best work if he or she has made a habit of rushing through things or putting in little effort when I know they're capable of more. Sometimes it is just nice to be heard. Parenting is a tough job, and many parents, especially those who do not work with children on a daily basis, need some encouragement and affirmation that they are doing good work! They may just want to share funny stories about their child with you, or they may be concerned about their child's behavior at home, even though they may act like a perfect little angel at school (they all do, right?). Or, maybe they see some of the same behaviors and issues that you see in the classroom, and need support or suggestions for how to help their child at home. Through listening to the questions, concerns, and stories of each parent, you are building a relationship and fostering collaboration. Find out what the child and maybe even what the parent needs, figure out a way to work together to make it happen, and follow through! This last one is just as important as the rest. Make sure to thank the parents for coming, and invite them to contact you if they have any other questions, concerns, or just want an update on their child's progress. I like to send a little thank you note about a week after the conference just to show my appreciation and willingness to continue communication. Sometimes after a few days of thinking things over, parents may or may not have more questions, so it is great to check in! I hope you have found these tips helpful as you plan your next Parent Teacher Conferences! I'd love to hear your fantastic conferencing tips, too, so if you've got some great ideas, please share them! Also, if you would like to check out the resources that I use in my own classroom for Parent Teacher Conferences including my rubrics, scheduling sheets, student reflection forms, and thank you notes, please stop by my Teachers Pay Teachers Store to see my newly added Editable PDF Parent Conference Forms which come in three styles to fit any classroom's design! As a thank you for visiting my blog and store, if you download the "Free Preview" file, you'll get a sample of an editable Self Reflection activity that you can use as is or even modify for use in your own classroom for FREE! Enjoy, and Happy Conferencing!
tips for successful parent teacher conferences, parent teacher conference forms, resources for parent teacher conferences, advice from veteran teachers
Have you ever thought about student led parent teacher conferences? I switched up my conferences to student led and I will never go back! Here's why:
April Smith shares how she uses the free Google Drive service to communicate with parents and engage them in their child's education. She describes 5 simple ways to communicate with them digitally and eliminate unnecessary paper. Strategies include collecting contact data, sharing presentations, sending home newsletters, creating digital behavior logs, and having parents sign up for parent-teacher conferences.
Hello everyone! It's Anna from Hanging with Mrs. Hulsey, and today I wanted to share a list of websites that I hope will come in handy! I have always hated scheduling conferences with pieces of paper and trying to work around everyone's schedules. So this year I decided to try the online route! I asked a group of 3rd grade teachers what websites they use for scheduling, looked them over, and chose one I liked (I'll put the list of websites at the end of this post). Next, I set up my available conference slots following the directions on the site. In order to spread the word to my parents I've done several things: 1. Sent home an initial parent note. I included a QR code using the website QR Code Generator and added it to my note. Here is an example of my note (I created it in PowerPoint): 2. I sent out the link using my ClassDojo "message" system. This let parents click directly on the link from their phones. 3. I sent out invites directly to parent emails after everyone had a few days to sign up (you can do this through the sign up website). I already have 1/2 of my conferences scheduled-- and I haven't had to keep track of a single paper! I will also send home a final "reminder" note to remind parents the week before conferences. However, several of these websites can send an email reminder to the participant who signed up! Bonus! I know other teachers use them for field trip volunteers, classroom volunteers, party supply sign-ups, etc! You really can't lose. Lastly, here are the the different websites our fellow teachers are using: Sign Up Sign Up Genius Bloomz PTC Fast Class Messenger I hope you can find one of these to be of use! Have a great week!
Free parent-teacher conference forms to help guide your conversation and make sure you share everything you want and need to with parents.
Parent teacher conferences can be nerve racking... but not if you are prepared. Check out this post with 9 MUST ask questions for your next conference.
I decided to share a little glimpse into how I put together my Parent/Teacher conferences each year! First, I start out by sending home this parent/teacher conference request form. When the parents return this form requesting a parent/teacher conference I schedule their conference and send home an appointment notice letting them know the day and time their conference is set for. I also send home this parent questions and concerns form. This really helps me make sure I am not caught off guard by any questions the parents might have and make sure I have all the resources available to answer their questions during their conference time. Before conferences I put together a folder for each child that has all the information, paperwork, etc. that I am going to discuss during conferences with the parents. Each folder has…. ...a benchmark note that explains to the parents the different tests and data we use to measure how a child is performing academically. It explains the data and where a first grader should be at this point in the school year. It also lists how their child is performing at this time. ...Printable reports such as their child’s Accelerated Reader reading report, STAR Reading level report, report card, etc. ...An evaluation of how their child’s work habits and behaviors are at school. ...Handouts and ideas on how they can help their child at home. This might include sight word practice pages, handwriting practice pages, math fact practice, reading fluency pamphlet, writing prompts, non-sense word practice, syllable count practice, etc. During conferences I set out this bulletin board outside my classroom door. This bulletin board has helpful information for parents to read while they are waiting for their conference time. The bulletin board includes handouts and practice pages they can take home to help their child at home. Many parents want to help their child at home, but just don’t know how. These handouts and practice pages give the parents easy ways to help at home. Click HERE to download my Parent/Teacher conference forms, bulletin board, and practice pages on my TpT store! ...
Report Card Time! I just spent 3 hours filling them out. Wow! Talk about crazy. I hope that parents get something out of parent teacher conferences. I know that as teachers, we work hard to get them together (ok, maybe I shouldn't generalize. I can't say honestly that I know ALL teachers work hard to prepare. But I do!) The picture of the report card is the one I settled on this year. In year's past I have always struggled to find a card that I felt really conveyed the information that I wanted to share with parents. This is one I "borrowed" from the 3rd grade teacher and then made my own. It still needs a few tweaks (next year though, for I have already printed and filled this years out!) and then it should be good to go. For those who are interested in seeing it up close, and what I will be sharing with parents, simply click on the picture. It should show up in a larger version. Yesterday was great. I was able to make new ringtones for my phone ( I did that instead of work on my report cards- shame on me!) I made a great Halloween one. I hesitate to admit...I mean report, that I have finished Twlight by Stephanie Meyer. I have to say that it wasn't anywhere NEAR as bad as I had feared, but it wasn't as good (sorry ladies) as everyone made it out to be. I think that she left out key scenes hoping we wouldn't notice. It was kind of trite, but overall, it had a decent story line. I am in process of reading the other books. I drag my heels, but realize the sooner I get it over with the sooner I can move back into my genre of reading. (Love you dear wife :) ) Well, I have several assignments that are due for school, so I best be on to them. The question I would like to leave with my readers is this: When you attend a parent-teacher-(and sometimes student) conference, what is it that you are looking for? What is it that you would like the teacher to tell you, have prepared for you? And teachers, what is it you expect parents to come knowing? Or wanting? Or prepared for? Please leave a comment with your thoughts and questions! -Later...
Spanish Editable Student Data Notebook. This resource was created to use as a tool to track student data and provide a visual resource for the student and the parents. Last year, these data notebooks were my go to resource for parent conferences and my teacher evaluation! What's included?-A Step b...
After watching my video and reading my tips on Parent Teacher Conferences, one of my readers asked if I could share a sample of a preconference form to send home with parents. Ask and you shall receive. :) A preconference form allows parents to share any topics or questions they want covered during their meeting with you. By asking for this in advance, you will be better prepared and make the most of your time with parents. It's short and sweet, so hopefully all of your parents will fill it out and return it. This form would also be very beneficial for student-led conferences. Download it for FREE in my TpT store.
It's pretty natural for parents to ask teachers about how to help their child with reading. The question might come in different forms,...
This product is a printable resource to be used with the NWEA MAP assessment. It can be used for individual student data folders, parent conferences, classroom record keeping, etc. This document has the Second grade math, reading, and language usage RIT norm scores for the year already listed fo...
Tweet We are 7 weeks into the school year and gearing up for parent teacher conferences later this week. In our school, we try to schedule all conferences on a Thursday evening or Friday morning. This way if multiple folks need to be involved in the conference, we are all in the building at the same time. The evening hours also work much better for parents. As the math specialist I get invited to attend the difficult conferences. If a student is behind or in some cases very ahead of their peers, I will often be asked to join the conference. Classroom teachers also invite me when they know parents have specific concerns or when it is a student I have a lot of contact with. Sometimes I am asked to sit in on a conference because the parents are very difficult or have expressed opinions about their students math learning that do not show understanding of how or why we are teaching math as we do. Depending on the reason for the conference and what the concerns are, I have many approaches but here are a few things I always do in conference situations. - I like to start on a positive note by sharing a recent piece of student work that illustrates something they can do well or something that shows how far they have come. Because I do so much formative assessment, I have a lot of student work samples available to choose from and can always find something positive. - I then like to have parents share how they think their child is doing and any concerns they have. - I am all about data driven decision making so then I will share any assessments. For primary students this often includes individual interviews, especially if a student is behind. I go over the current assessment results and show their progress over time if applicable. - I show other student work and point out specifically how the work illustrates them progressing or not progressing toward meeting the standard. I also like to explain what the next steps are in terms of what we are working on next. - I prepare myself to answer the hard questions. Why are you teaching it this way instead of that way? These big questions parents have when they are new to my school or my way of thinking about math used to really challenge me. As I have become more experienced and read more research on math education I have been better prepared to answer these questions. I like to show parents that it isn't MY way of teaching that I am going for but rather what the research says works. - I focus on the big mathematical ideas for that grade. For each grade level I can think of 3-5 things that are the most important things kids have and understand in order for them to be successful in the next grade. If a student is behind, I focus the conference on the most important skills and make sure my discussion focuses on how to move a student forward with these big ideas. This year, in addition to my role as a math specialist (part interventionist and part coach), I have 2 groups of students that I am doing the primary math instruction for. This means that I will hopefully get to meet with the parents of kids in these groups because their classroom teachers don't see them for math. To help out with ones I might miss and to keep the classroom teachers up to speed on what their students are doing in math, I have been gathering data and putting together some things that can be shared with parents. One of the things I created for my fourth grade group was this quick reflection on their learning. I loved seeing their responses and it gave me great information about how they are feeling about math! Want to use this with your students? Click on the picture to get it from Google Drive.
Download this FREE Help Your Child Learn to Read reading tips brochure for your students' parents to support their child in learning to read.
Parent meetings and conferences are a guaranteed part of every teacher’s school year. Prepare for these important interactions with this parent conference documentation form. The form includes entries for student name; date; a select number of standardized assessment scores; ideas for discussion; checklists for strengths, concerns, and ideas for parent/students; free space for additional notes; ... Read More about Parent Meetings and Conferences Documentation
Student Self-EvaluationConferences coming up soon? This thorough three-page student self-evaluation and goal-setting form is what you need to showcase student citizenship and progress at student-let conferences or traditional parent-teacher conferences.I recommend reading the sentences aloud as your...
This week, we had two days of parent teacher conferences. On Thursday, the kids left at 11:40, but I was there until 7:00 pm. That was a L...
Haha...yea right. I should say Parent Teacher Conferences made easIER :) So everyone knows that Parent Teacher conferences are tough. It i...
Hey guys! It's Stephanie from Falling Into First stopping by tonight to talk about Parent Teacher Conference prep. It's that time of year again over in my neck of the woods. Is anyone else scurrying to prep for conferences? As part of my conference prep, I send home a short parent survey a few days before conferences to help give me a better idea of how to structure my conversation with each family. We only get 15-20 minutes TOPS to talk and the time goes by FAST! I want to know what they're seeing at home: areas of growth, areas they want to see growth, if they're child is reading, and how homework is going. Also, I want to know if there is anything they have questions about or would like to discuss in detail. This ensures I can properly address it during the conference. It also helps give you a heads up about what's on their mind. Nothing is worse than having to field a question you weren't anticipating on the spot! This next sheet is a quick glance at writing, behavior, and assessment scores. It will go inside the manila folders that I put together for each child. The manila folders make it super easy to grab and be ready with everything I need when a family walks in. They will also get to take this folder home with them. There is nothing cute or fancy about these folders. Just plain folders with the child's name written on them. Here is a list of all the items that might go into a child's conference folder. I put the two conferences sheets I showed you above into a little freebie. Click the cover below to download these forms. Alright kids, I'm off to keep prepping for my conferences. Burning some midnight oil over here. I'd love for you to stop by and visit me on my Blog, Facebook, or Instagram!
It's getting to be that time of year again. Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTC's). I have to say that I love PTC's. Working at the school t...
Student-led Conferences are one of my FAVORITE ways for my students to take ownership over their learning and progress in the classroom. I have successfully held Student-led Conferences in second and third grade (spring semester) in lieu of traditional Parent Teacher Conferences by using individualized “portfolio style” presentations. There are three essential steps that make...
What a wild, wild week.... So what do you think of this conference schedule? Monday - Halloween {need I say more?} Tuesday - teach all day - conferences 4:30-7:30 Wednesday - teach all day {pull my hair out} Thursday - teach all day - conferences 4:30-7:30 Friday - 1/2 day with kids - conferences 12:30-3:30 Does that seem like a funky conference schedule? What's yours like? On a brighter note - my conferences went really well tonight. I had some toughies but the parents were all super responsive. Phew! Each year we have our awesomely talented parapro trace the silhouettes {can I tell you how many times I tried spelling that word? Still doesn't look right and I googled it...oy} of each first grader. Then we have them write "clues" and attach. As the parents wait for their conference they do a "First Grade Who's Who". The parents love it and it's a wonderful keepsake. My phone doesn't do them justice -you should see the details - she actually uses a razor blade to get the details of the eyelashes, tufts of hair...just amazing. Here's a copy of the clues: Hoping to make it through this week without developing a twitch...I feel one coming on. Must be time for a bubble bath...
Learn how to run student led conferences in your upper elementary classroom. Students love being involved in their conference!
Imagine welcoming parents to a conference armed with personalized insights that highlight their child's shining moments (Glows) and offer thoughtful guidance for their growth (Grows). These report card comments go beyond the usual grades, giving a comprehensive view of the child's progress in subjects like Math, Language Arts, Science, and more. But that's not all – they also dive into learning skills and social development, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of each student’s journey. Get ready to engage in fruitful conversations with parents, set inspiring goals, and create a supportive learning environment that celebrates achievements while nurturing improvement. With the Glows and Grows Report Card Comments, you’re not just hosting a conference – you’re igniting growth, fostering partnership, and making a positive impact on each child’s success. So, why wait? Let's embark on this exciting journey together and bring out the best in every child's education!
And it's just about that time of year again.... you know what time of year I mean! ...... Dum, dum, dum... PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES! I always feel like I'm unprepared for parent teacher conferences, particularly at my current school. The way that our school operates, I have very little interaction with most parents prior to our conferences in November. Also, my school doesn't allow student-led conferences (bummer!). So, I needed a way to have students lead the conferences without actually having them sit at the table with us. This year I vowed that I would be more prepared than I was last year. And, by George, I think I am! Thanks to having a student teacher since school began, I found that records day didn't need to be spent frantically grading and entering grades, so I took Friday morning and developed a student self-evaluation tool to use with my students. Download from my TPT Store If you'd like to use it, hop on over to my TPT store. I made it for my classroom, but it's just a perk if you can use it in yours and save a little time. It's in Word Document form, and fully editable. Enjoy!
Here are 7 Parent Teacher Conference Tips and Tricks for primary teachers, along with a few FREEBIES to help you get started!
What did I forget now? Does this sound familiar? It is very easy to get overwhelmed when you have too much to do and so little time to do it. The Boy Scout's motto, be prepared, is the best way I have found to help with feeling overwhelmed. Organize your forms that you use frequently in folders or a binder. Have multiple copies ready to go. Color copies work best for important reminders. Keep of stack of "speeding tickets" with you when you grade papers. Attach a speeding ticket to students' papers when they speed (rush) through their work. Redoing the assigning plus parents seeing the speeding ticket on their child's assignments has a magical way of slowing down students during work time. Use a variety of forms if you do not get the response you need the first time. Start with a small note like the orange one in the picture above. It can be stapled to make a bracelet or attach it as a ring around the student's backpack loop. If those two ways don't work, use a bigger note like the pink one above. Kids often talk about what level they are on when discussing their favorite game. Getting to the next level of the game motivates them and gives them a sense of accomplishment. You can do this with the charts like the ones above. One way you can organize this: Each student begins with the first level chart - bookworm chart. Keep the chart in either their book box, Daily 5 folder, or reading homework folder. You set the goals for your students. You can have different goals for each reading group or the same goal for your class. Suggested goals: Read one book Return weekly reading log Read for 30 minutes When students achieve the goal they earn a sticker, stamp, or hole punch on their chart. Students earn a prize when they fill their chart. Give students a new chart which is the next level when they complete a chart. Soon you will hear your students discussing which level of the reading motivational system they are currently on. With this system, you are rewarding EFFORT not reading level. Students who work hard will advance to the next level. Keeping your students accountable for their reading is a topic you often hear when teachers are together. Students can chart what they read in the examples above. Your students can keep these in their reading homework folders or reading boxes. Keep a couple of class sets of these handy for those times when the copier is on the fritz. Build positive relationships with students and parents from the first week of school. Happy phone calls, emails, or notes are wonderful way to show your students (and parents) that you recognize happy things about your class. If you don't have a lot of time, you can quickly staple a note like the one above into a bracelet or the backpack loop of a student who did something great that day. It is quick and positive! **I have found parents are more receptive to sad notes (behavior charts) if you have sent home, emailed, or called to say positive things about their child. It never fails, your students will fall off track at the most inopportune time. But, if you are following the Boy Scout motto, you will quickly have them back on track. Have a stack of behavior charts in your files so you can work as a team with your students and parents when this happens. Charts are a quick and easy way to communicate with parents. I just added these Pencil Management printables and Brag Tags to Behavior 101 and the Bundle below. Here is a sneak peek: How do you prepare for the new school year? The forms from this post can be found: (click below) Behavior 101 Busy Teacher Forms Bundle - Save money Sources to make my blog post graphics can be found HERE. Click HERE to read my blog's disclosure statement.
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Organizing and preparing for parent teacher conferences can help your conferences run smoothly while also being productive.
