20 Essential Dos and Don'ts for a Perfect 'Meet the Teacher' Day

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Make a positive impression by showing that you are invested in your child's education from day one. —Jenny GK

A witty and engaging podcast episode where the hilarious Caitlin Kindred and Jenny GK aim to help teachers create a memorable Meet the Teacher experience—and parents make a good impression—through their lived experiences and insightful tips for success.
From this episode, you'll be able to

• Uncover effective strategies for making the most out of Meet the Teacher Day as you gear up for the school year.
• Parents: Hear from teachers/experts who have seen the best and the worst of parent behavior at Meet the Teacher events.
• Teachers: Get some ideas for engaging students and building positive rapport with their grown-ups right from the start.

Introducing Caitlin Kindred and Jenny GK, the modern-day educational mavens whose teaching styles are as different—and welcoming—as their personalities. Their combined 25+ years of teaching have been fueled by their commitment to making education relatable and engaging.

Caitlin and Jenny’s knack for breaking down complex ideas, coupled with their Master's degrees in education, make them the perfect people to get advice from on Educational Do’s and Don’ts. Over time, they’ve learned how to navigate the delicate balancing act of mixing formal education with an informal, friendly approach, and it shines through in their insightful tips for Meet the Teacher Day.

A Preview:
3 'Meet the Teacher' Dos for Teachers...

• Consider setting boundaries for when you will respond to emails, such as not answering after a certain time or on weekends.
• Provide a way for parents to share information about their child, such as a written note or sticky note.
• Incorporate interactive activities or questions for students to answer, such as sharing their favorite book or ice cream flavor.

...And 3 Dos for Parents

• Introduce yourself and your student to the new teacher
• Take some time to practice opening lockers (especially for new 6th graders!)
• Pick up all handouts from the teacher and read through them. Send follow-up questions to the teacher via email.

Wanna see the rest? Check out our blog post, here. We also included a link to 20 icebreaker activities for all grade levels in the post!
Effective 'Meet the Teacher' Strategies
To maximize the productivity of Meet The Teacher events, Caitlin and Jenny discuss the importance of preparedness. Teachers should prepare comprehensive handouts detailing their teaching styles and personal interests, while parents should be ready with meaningful questions to ask. Moreover, maintaining effective communication between teachers and parents throughout the academic year is key for fostering a supportive educational environment for students.

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Chapters

1. 20 Essential Dos and Don'ts for a Perfect 'Meet the Teacher' Day (00:00:00)

2. Dos and Don'ts of Meet the Teacher (00:20:09)