Meeting your new students for the first time at back to school night can be a nerve wracking event for new teachers. Making the most of this first meeting is important as it sets the tone for the school year. Prepare your classroom, your parent volunteer sign up list and your smile for the best back to school night possible.
Prepare the Classroom for Back to School Night
Back to school night is a chance for parents and students to meet the new teacher and see their new classroom. Preparing the classroom for this important event will set the tone for the rest of the school year. It is important to have the students names on their desks if you are going to assign seats. Consider your classroom organization and seating layout carefully as it will effect your teaching and classroom management.
Prepare Parent Volunteer Sign Up for Back to School Night
Parents come to back to school night because they want to meet their child's teacher. These parents are the most likely to be involved through the school year, so be prepared with a sign up list for parents to volunteer to help you out through the year. Having a wish list can also be a great way to get the treasured items that you will go through quickly including tissues, hand sanitizer, pencils and more. Learn more about how utilize parent volunteers.
Back to School Night Preparation
Preparing for back to school night is more than organizing the classroom and thinking through your parent volunteer sign-up list. In order to make the best impression possible, you need to think about what your clothes and attitude say about you as a teacher. Do you want to be energetic and bubbly? Maybe you are more down-to-earth and serious about studying. Decide what impression you wish to make during back to school night and dress and act accordingly. What you must do on back to school night:
- Smile!
- Greet each student and each parent individually.
- Shake hands with the parents.
- Shake hands with the students if it is appropriate.
- Introduce yourself and convey the fact that you are glad that they came.
Nervousness, excitement and anticipation will fill the classroom on back to school night. Both students and teachers will experience all these emotions and more, but being prepared for a great night will help set the tone for the entire school year.
Read more information about organizing the classroom for the start of school.
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