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hello teacher notes: let kids connect with teachers

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August 20, 2018 by Teach Mama 9 Comments

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Hello Teacher Notes are a quick and easy way to make back-to-school a tiny bit less stressful.

This is another one of our fave back-to-school traditions, and this one involves a little bit of writing, some decorating, and a wee bit of walking.

Not much walking, really.Ā  Just to the mailbox or up to the school, depending on where you live.

hello teacher notes

For the last few years, we’ve rocked Hello, Teacher Notes to ease the transition from summer break to school year just a tiny bit easier for Maddy, Owen, and Cora.Ā  Okay, and me.

We sent them:

  • last year, when Owen went to Kindergarten, Maddy went to 2nd, and Cora went to pre-K
  • two years ago, when Owen went to pre-K & Maddy went to 1st grade
  • three years ago, when Maddy went to Kindergarten

And we sent them again this year, with Maddy going to 3rd grade, Owen going to 1st, and Cora (waaaah!) going to Kindergarten.

Each note is slightly different to account for age differences in the kids, but essentially, they’re similar in their purpose–to give the kids a chance to say ‘hello’ to their teachers before that sometimes-stressful first day.

Here’s the skinny. . .

Hello Teacher Notes– Let Kids Connect With Teachers

Take a look. . .

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Who are Hello Teacher Notes for?

Send them to teachers before Kindergarten or preschool!

Use these notes to ease anxiety before primary grades– first and second grades.

Have students send Hello Teacher Notes to upper elementary grade teachers– 3rd grade and above!

What are People Saying?

Though we’ve used the notes before school began, I’ve had many, many people email me and say that they used them any time during that first month of school–or for kids who moved, switched teachers, or something similar.Ā  Just knowing that they’re working for other kids makes us so happy.

So really, it doesn’t know how your child connects with his or her teacher–it’s just important that it happens early in the game.

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Hi, I’m Patricia, an elementary teacher and reading specialist, turned homeschool mom. I also have a master's in psychology, specializing in children's issues. Read More…

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  1. Leticia- Tech Savvy Mama says

    August 18, 2012 at 1:14 am

    Thanks so much for always sharing these at back to school time! They’ve become a tradition in our house and I think the teachers love doing them as much as the kids! Plus as a room parent, it gives me the inside scoop on all the things that our kids’ teachers truly love! Here’s hoping you and your kiddos have another great year!

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    • amy says

      August 18, 2012 at 9:37 am

      Leticia, you are incredible–so sweet for taking the time to read and taking time to write. Means a ton, my super-amazing, totally famous friend. xoxo

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