How do you establish a positive classroom climate?
Curriculum Night 9/12 and 9/13
If you're like me, the approach of Curriculum Night stirs up excitement, but also stress and anxiety. Combat the stress by spending time mentally preparing for the evening. I found a great website with some very helpful strategies for preparation and presentation: http://teachersnetwork.org/dcs/backnigh/overview/
The following do's and dont's can help you get started...
- DO be in your room at least 15 minutes before families arrive. Use the time to relax, relate, and release!
- DON'T forget your name tag, and be sure to introduce any co-teachers or additional staff members who work with you.
- DO prepare a sign-in sheet. Consider emailing a "Thank You" note to your attendees.
- DON'T go over your allotted time.
- DO be sure to write or provide your contact information and times you are available to meet with students and/or parents.
- DON'T engage in conversations about individual students. Ask parents to contact you for a conference if they have concerns.
- DO remember to smile and enjoy your evening.
- DON'T forget to wear jeans on the day following your Curriculum Night!
The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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