Welcome back, teacher friend! 🎄
It’s Day 5 of our Christmas in July: 25 Days of Free Back-to-School Resources, and today’s freebie is all about building stronger partnerships with your students’ families—right from the start.
Because while we work hard to understand our students, sometimes the best insights come from the people who know them best: their families.
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Why This Freebie Matters
A strong home-school connection makes a world of difference. One of the best pieces of advice I ever received?
Hold family interviews during the first few weeks of school.
Instead of just asking, “Tell me about your child,” these structured interviews help you:
- Gain insight into a child’s strengths, needs, and personality
- Understand family goals and expectations
- Lay the foundation for a respectful, collaborative relationship
- Show families that their voice matters
Not ready for formal interviews? No worries! This worksheet also works great as a Meet the Teacher or Open House activity.
What’s Inside Today’s Freebie
🎁 Day 5 Gift: Family Interview Worksheet
A printable, easy-to-use form to guide your conversations or collect info during events. It’s designed to save you time and help you connect on a deeper level.
✅ A printable Family Interview Worksheet
Tip: Use this during 1-on-1 chats, or leave it at a parent station during Open House. Either way, it shows families that you care.
Sneak Peek: What’s Coming Tomorrow?
🌟 Tomorrow, we’re jumping into Classroom Procedures and Decor—with tools to help your classroom flow better and function with ease.
And there’s still more coming your way:
📋 Classroom Routines & Nonverbal Hand Signals
🧁 Behavior Incentives & Whole Class Reward Charts
🧰 Emergency Sub Binder
📚 SEL Tools, Activities, and Morning Meeting Slides
…and so much more!
Let’s Make This Year Better—Together!
Whether you’re easing back in or already knee-deep in prep mode, these 25 freebies are here to lighten your load and bring a little magic to your planning.
🎁 Check out the full list of freebies here
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Enjoy!
Prima from Little Yellow Star 🌟
💌 P.S. Know a teacher friend who could use a little Christmas in July magic? Share this post and invite them to join the fun—we’re better together!
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