Kindergarten Cafe Podcast

97. Meet the Teacher: Setting the Tone for a Positive School Year


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Today we’re talking about how to set up a meaningful before-school Meet the Teacher event. Not a curriculum night or open house, but that special time when families and students come in before the first day to explore the classroom, ease nerves, and kick off the year with calm and connection.

If you’re planning your Meet the Teacher visit or want to make yours run more smoothly, this episode is full of practical tips and real-talk encouragement. Plus, you can grab my exact checklist (and all my back-to-school forms) in the Kindergarten Pack linked below.

In this episode I share:
  • What to include (and not include) at your visit
  • Why sending info ahead of time saves your sanity
  • My go-to checklist that keeps kids and parents engaged
  • The picture book I always read to end on a sweet, supportive note

Resources:
  • Kindergarten Back to School Activities | First 2 Weeks Kindergarten Lesson Plans
  • First Month of Kindergarten Success Kit | Back to School Activities Mega Bundle
  • A New Kind of Curriculum Night

Connect with Zeba:
  • Instagram - @kindergartencafe
  • Facebook - @kindergartencafe
  • Website - www.kindergartencafe.org
  • Tik Tok - @kindergartencafe

Mentioned in this episode:

First Month of Kindergarten Success Kit

Grab your First Month of Kindergarten Success Kit today on TPT or on my website!

First Month Survival Kit
TPT - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/First-Month-of-Kindergarten-Success-Kit-9834168?st=5099a0e1f8b3c99dfd410a4162bb0d0c
Website - https://kindergartencafe.org/first-month-survival-kit/

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