Parent-Teacher Conference

Let's talk about Parent-Teacher Conferences...

After 5 years of teaching, I can finally go into a conference confidently and with little worries. Parent-Teacher Conferences used to intimidate me. Meeting with parents and discussing their child's grades and behaviors would stress me out! I always thought that I went into teaching because I love working with kids, not so much with adults. However, being a teacher is also about working with parents, colleagues, and the community. Parent-Teacher Conferences are about building relationships with your students' parents and families. If you have good rapport with your students' families than you have support at home.

I've learned by being more prepared and with some experience, you can go into parent conferences with more confidence and less stress. Here are some tools and tips I use before going into a parent-teacher conference.

Have a Student-Teacher Conference prior. I like to pull my students aside, one-on-one, and discuss their academics and behavior. These informal student conferences allows my students to be aware of how they are doing and it builds on your student/teacher relationship. After having a one-on-one conference, I give each student their own self-evaluation form. These reflection forms are a time for students to reflect on their behavior and academics

Have refreshments and a sign in sheet. Show that you care about your students' parents and want them to feel comfortable too. It's also helpful to have a sign in sheet as a record of who came. This especially helps when you have students with split families.

Lastly, have parents write an encouraging note about how proud they are of their child. Hold onto it and place all notes on each student's desk before school. So when they walk in that morning, they start their school day on a positive note. If you have no show parents, don't leave that child without a note. Write a note yourself about how proud you are of all their accomplishments.

Check out these great forms for your next Parent-Teacher Conference.

This packet includes:

>>> Student reflection sheet

>>> Conference reminder

>>> Conference sign in sheet

>>> Proud parent note

>>> Conference in session sign 

I hope this helps you and good luck on your next conferences. Let me know how your Parent-Teacher Conferences turn out.

What are your students thankful for?

Check out this cute turkey activity I just posted in my TpT store. It's a great writing activity for students to share what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving.

This product includes:

>>> Thankful writing outline for rough draft.

>>>Thankful Turkey writing page for final draft in color.

>>>Thankful Turkey writing page for final draft in black and white.

>>>Additional lined page for students who write more.

You can use this writing activity for opinion or creative writing. It fun and easy.

I feel that writing can be taught and practiced in all activities, especially around holidays.

Check it out at my TpT store Edventures with Coffee.

Enjoy!

Who is Edventures with Coffee?

Hi everyone! I would like to start off by introducing myself. My name is Ronna Yoppini.

I am a credential teacher and have been teaching for 6 years now. After receiving my teaching credential, I substituted for a year and completed a long term substitute position for first grade. The following year I was hired as a fourth grade teacher. I taught 4th grade for 3 years. I was ready for a change and decided to teach Kindergarten and Pre K for 2 years. While teaching kindergarten, I took Early Childhood Development college courses and PD. Now I am currently teaching second grade. 

I completed my Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Communication.  I continued my education and completed the credential program with an emphasis in ELD. When I was hired as a teacher I completed a 2 year program of BTSA for first year teachers through SCOE (Sacramento County Office of Education). While teaching at my current district I have spent many hours in PDs on writing, reading, math with Common Core Standards, student psychology, STEM, and many more. While I taught kindergarten, I completed 2 years of Early Childhood Development classes at a nearby community college. I believe that I need to continue learning because life never stops teaching.

As a teacher, I believe each child is unique and their learning experience should be unique. I teach with differentiated instruction to cater to each students' learning needs. I want each child to fully understand what is being taught so they can be successful. I love teaching and want to share it with others. 

I have gained a lot of knowledge and experience teaching different grade levels and completed many professional development courses. I feel that I can help other teachers gain knowledge by sharing my experience. Teachers who support other teachers is a beautiful community. This is why I decided to start blogging. I also have a TPT account, where you can purchase and download classroom and teaching material.  You can also follow me on Instagram  @edventureswithcoffee. 

I am so excited to begin this new chapter in my career and I hope you enjoy what I have to share!