EPISODE · Aug 12, 2023 · 33 MIN
23. What Should I Do for Back to School Night?
from Next Chapter for Teachers Podcast · host Erin Sponaugle
Back to School Night (or Meet the Teacher Night...or Open House) is the first BIG event of the new school year...but it can leave teachers stressed and overwhelmed as they set up their classrooms and prepare for the new school year. What should you focus on for back to school night, and what can you let go by the wayside for now? Find out in this podcast episode what the essentials are for meeting your students and their parents for the first time. Make a good impression on your new class and their families and set yourself up to be prepared and organized for the first weeks of school. Products mentioned in this episode that can help you have a smooth and productive back to school night:Editable Meet the Teacher Brochure TemplateEditable Meet the Teacher Letter TemplatesBack to School Forms and Letters KitMeet the Teacher Editable Presentation SlidesBack to School Night Essentials to Go Bundle (Forms and Presentation)Back to School Editable Bundle (Slides, Forms, Letters, Newsletter Templates, and MORE!)Have a question or idea for a future episode on teacher burnout or classroom management? Want to be a guest interview? Send me a text - I'd love to hear from you!Support the showWatch my TEDx talk on teacher resilience and burnout here. Get your copy of Teachaholic: The 7-Day MindSET Shift to Conquer Burnout, Build Life-Changing Boundaries, and Reignite Your Love for Teaching at www.erinsponaugle.com/book. Download the Teachaholic Action Guide to begin your journey back from burnout! SUBSCRIBE to Next Chapter for Teachers on YouTube!Download The Great 88: Rules, Routines, and Expectations to Go Over and Over! For more resources on classroom management, time management, and teacher burnout, visit www.erinsponaugle.com.Find more upper elementary classroom resources by visiting Next Chapter Press on Teachers Pay Teachers. InstagramFacebookPinterest
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Back to School Night (or Meet the Teacher Night...or Open House) is the first BIG event of the new school year...but it can leave teachers stressed and overwhelmed as they set up their classrooms and prepare for the new school year. What should you focus on for back to school night, and what can you let go by the wayside for now? Find out in this podcast episode what the essentials are for meeting your students and their parents for the first time. Make a good impression on your new class and...
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