16. Back to School Night Basics: Your Guide to an Awesome Event!

Many teachers have told us that Back to School Night is one of the most stressful nights of the year. Something about presenting to adults, opposed to a room full of children, can shake even the best of us. But do not fear - Mariel and Stephanie are here to help you plan your best Back to School Night yet! Not only will our tips help guide you through the exact items to include in your presentation, but we’ll also share our sneaky hints to help you get ahead on other tasks like building rapport with families and setting yourself up for success at conferences. 

This episode’s topics include:

• An overview of what to expect at Back to School Night
• Exactly what Stephanie and Mariel include in their presentations
• How to get volunteers to sign up for important events
• Fun and memorable ways to end the evening

LINKS MENTIONED:

• How to Make a Welcome Video for Students (Video): https://youtu.be/yD0pSlDiCXA
• Family Letter to the Teacher (Video/Template): https://youtu.be/YphgYJKYhd4
• Recording a Teacher Read Aloud with QR Code (Video/Template): https://youtu.be/HPl-C55gKf0

Today’s classroom story is how Mariel channels her inner club bouncer on Back to School Night. 

⏰ Want even more time-saving tips? Then check out Mariel’s YouTube Channel: The Time-Crunched Teacher.

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