


Parent Conference (recycled) Folders
Parent Conference season is here! I thought it would be fun to share a quick, little, creative activity I do with my students in preparation for parent conferences: recycled folders. Basically, I have a set of 26 bright, yellow folders, numbered 1-26 to correspond...5 Ways Becoming a Mom Made Me a Better Teacher
Whether you are a mom-teacher or dad-teacher, becoming a parent, changes you and your perspective on everything, especially your job as an educator. Here’s how becoming a mom changed me. 1. I look at my students differently. When they enter my room, I see my...
3 Helpful Tips for Teachers to Diffuse Tension in Angry Parents
With parent conferences just around the corner for many schools, we thought this would be a timely article for you. Enjoy! ~EMP Being a teacher comes with many responsibilities, among them the task of dealing with unhappy parents. While many parents are willing to...