High school meet the teacher

Back to School! That exclamatory sentence can be taken a couple different ways - depending on your inclination. Well, regardless of whether you are anxiously anticipating the start or trying to hold on to the last few weeks of summer and sanity, school is in the back of all of our minds; specifically, the amount of work that awaits us between opening week and the first day with students. I turned in my master's capstone a week ago, and then had to immediately attend a department meeting with…

Looking for the perfect meet-and-greet activity for the first weeks of school? We love these friendly elementary icebreakers.

If you are a high school English teacher you know that the first week back to school is critical for establishing classroom routines, setting expectations, developing norms, and getting to know your students. You also need to get into some meaningful content! This is every lesson you need for that first week of school! I walk you through how to establish a safe place of learning, how to create classroom norms, and what content your students will be most successful with that first week of…

This fun back to school activity is a good ice breaker for students. Ask them "What hashtag describes you best?" Can also double as a meet the teacher night activity in addition to a first day of school activity. #backtoschool #meetheteachernight #hashtags #tryingtoberelevant #teaching #teachingideas #mathclassroom

Welcome to our school's open house! This is the perfect opportunity to meet the teacher and get a glimpse into what the upcoming school year holds. Our back- to-school flyer highlights important details and events, including the much- anticipated teacher introduction. In addition, we will provide a teacher letter to give you insights into our teaching philosophy. Mark your calendars for the exciting back-to-school night, where we can discuss classroom expectations and answer any questions…