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75 Unique School Presentation Ideas and Topics Plus Templates

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Are you tired of seeing the same PowerPoints repeating overused and unoriginal school presentation ideas covering repeated topics in your classes?

You know what I’m talking about; we’ve all been there, and sat through yawn-worthy demonstrations, slides, or presentation videos covering everything from the solar system, someone’s favorite pet, past presidents of a country, to why E=mC squared.

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From grade school to university, first graders to college students, we are obligated to create, perform, and observe academic presentations across a plethora of curriculums and classes, and not all of these public speaking opportunities fall into the category of an ‘interesting topic’.

Yet, have no fear! Here at Piktochart, we are here to help you and your classmates. From giving examples of creative and even interactive presentation ideas, providing presentation videos , and suggesting interactive activities to give your five minutes of fame the ‘wow’ factor that it deserves, this article is your guide!

Our massive collection of unique school and college presentation ideas and templates applies if you’re:

  • A teacher looking to make your class more engaging and fun with student presentations.
  • A student who wants to impress your teacher and the rest of the class with a thought-provoking, interesting topic.

A Curated List of Interesting Topics for School Presentations

Did you know that when it comes to presentations , the more students involved improves retention? The more you know! Yet sometimes, you need a little help to get the wheels moving in your head for your next school presentation .

The great thing about these ideas and topics is you can present them either in face-to-face classes or virtual learning sessions.

Each school presentation idea or topic below also comes with a template that you can use. Create a free Piktochart account to try our presentation maker and get access to the high-quality version of the templates. You can also check out our Piktochart for Education plan .

Want to watch this blog post in video format? The video below is for you!

The templates are further divided into the following categories covering the most popular and best presentation topics. Click the links below to skip to a specific section.

  • Unique science presentation topics to cultivate curiosity in class
  • Engaging culture and history presentation ideas to draw inspiration from
  • Health class presentation topics to help students make healthy lifestyle decisions
  • Data visualization ideas to help students present an overwhelming amount of data and information into clear, engaging visuals
  • First day of school activity ideas to foster classroom camaraderie
  • Communication and media topics to teach students the importance of effective communication
  • Topics to help students prepare for life after school

We hope this list will inspire you and help you nail your next school presentation activity.

Unique Science Presentation Topics to Cultivate Curiosity in Class

Science is a broad field and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with too many topics to choose for your next presentation.

Cultivate curiosity in the science classroom with the following unique and creative presentation ideas and topics:

1. Can life survive in space?

template for can life survive in space

2. Do plants scream when they’re in pain?

template for do plants scream when they're in pain

3. What are the traits of successful inventors?

template of what are the traits of successful inventors

4. How vaccines work

template for how vaccines work

5. Massive destruction of the Koala’s habitat in Australia

template for massive destruction of the koala's habitat in australia

6. Left brain versus right brain

template for left brain vs right brain

7. What are great sources of calcium?

template for great sources of calcium infographic

8. Recycling facts you need to know

template for recycling facts you need to know

9. Do you have what it takes to be a NASA astronaut?

NASA astronaut template

10. The rise of robots and AI: Should we be afraid of them?

rise of robots template

11. How far down does the sea go?

template for how far down does the sea go

12. The stages of sleep

stages of sleep template

13. Will Mars be our home in 2028?

template for will mars be our home in 2028

14. A quick look at laboratory safety rules

template for laboratory rules

15. The first person in history to break the sound barrier

template for the first person in history to break the sound barrier

Engaging Culture and History Presentation Ideas to Draw Inspiration From

History is filled with equally inspiring and terrifying stories, and there are lessons that students can learn from the events of the past. Meanwhile, interactive presentations about culture help students learn and embrace diversity. 

16. Women in history: A conversation through time

infographic template about women in history: a conversation through time

17. The sweet story of chocolate 

visual for sweet story of chocolate 

18. A history lesson with a twist 

template for a history lesson with a twist

19. The history of basketball 

history of basketball visual template

20. The origin of the Halloween celebration 

origin of the halloween celebration template

21. AI History 

AI history template

22. What you need to know about New Zealand 

infographic template about new zealand facts

23. 1883 volcanic eruption of Krakatoa 

template for volcanic eruption of krakatoa 

24. Roman structures: 2000 years of strength

template for roman structures: 2000 years of strength

25. The most famous art heists in history 

template for the most famous art heists in history 

26. Elmo: The story behind a child icon 

template for elmo: the story behind a child icon 

27. 10 things you should know before you visit South Korea 

template for things you should know before you visit south korea 

28. 8 things you didn’t know about these 8 countries 

eight things you didn't know about these countries, template 

Health Class Presentation Topics to Help Students Make Healthy Lifestyle Decisions

Want to learn how to engage students with healthcare topic ideas? Then consider using these templates for your next interactive presentation.

According to the CDC , school-based health education contributes to the development of functional health knowledge among students. It also helps them adapt and maintain health-promoting behaviors throughout their lives. 

Not only will your presentation help with keeping students engaged, but you’ll also increase class involvement with the right slides.

The following examples of health and wellness interactive presentations include fun ideas and topics that are a good start. 

29. How to look after your mental health?

how to look after your mental health infographic template, mental health, mental health infographic, eating disorders

30. The eradication of Polio

template for the eradication of polio, healthcare infographic, healthcare infographic template

31. How to have a healthy lifestyle 

infographic template about healthy lifestyle, health infographic template

32. 10 handwashing facts 

handwashing infographic template, handwashing visual

33. Myths and facts about depression

infographic template about depression, depression infographic template, infographic on depression

34. Hacks for making fresh food last longer 

hacks for making fresh food last longer template, quarantine infographic

35. Ways to avoid spreading the coronavirus

template about how to avoid spreading the coronavirus, covid infographic

36. Mask protection in 5 simple steps 

template about mask protection, covid infographic

37. Everything you need to know about the flu

cover photo of the presentation about everything you need to know about the flu, flu infographic

38. All about stress: Prevention, tips, and how to cope 

template about stress prevention, tips, and how to cope , stress infographic

39. The importance of sleep 

template about the importance of sleep, sleep infographic

40. Is milk tea bad for you?

template about milk tea is bad for you, health infographic

41. How to boost happiness in 10 minutes

template about how to boost happiness in 10 minutes, happiness infographic

42. How dirty are debit and credit cards 

template of how dirty are debit and credit cards, credit card infographic

43. Why do you need sunscreen protection

template about sunscreen, sunscreen infographic

Data Visualization Ideas to Help Students Present Overwhelming Amounts of Data in Creative Ways

Data visualization is all about using visuals to make sense of data. Students need to pull the main points from their extensive research, and present them by story telling while being mindful of their classmates’ collective attention span.

As far as student assignments go, storytelling with data is a daunting task for students and teachers alike. To keep your audience interested, consider using a non linear presentation that presents key concepts in creative ways.

Inspire your class to be master data storytellers with the following data visualization ideas:

44. Are we slowly losing the Borneo rainforest?

deforestation infographic, template about deforestation, example of how to share about current events

45. Skateboard deck design over the years

skateboard infographic, template about skateboard deck design over the years

46. Food waste during the Super Bowl

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47. The weight of the tallest building in the world

building infographic, construction infographic, template about the weight of the tallest building in the world

48. Infographic about data and statistics

data infographic, statistics infographic

49. Stats about cyberbullying

template for stats about cyberbullying, cyberbullying infographic

50. How whales combat climate change

climate change infographic, template for how whales combat climate change

First Day of School Interactive Activity Ideas to Foster Whole-class-Camaraderie

Calling all teachers! Welcome your new students and start the school year with the following back-to-school creative presentation ideas and relevant templates for first-day-of-school activities.

These interactive presentations grab the attention of your students and are remarkably easy to execute (which is the main educator’s goal after all)!

51. Meet the teacher

meet the teacher template, introduction template, meet the teacher visual

52. Example: all about me

introduction infographic, about me visual template

53. Self-introduction

template about self introduction, introduction infographic, about me visual template

54. Tips on how to focus on schoolwork

template about how to productive, productivity infographic, taking notes

55. Course plan and schedule

course plan template, course plan visual, course list

Give our class schedule maker a try to access more templates for free. You can also access our presentation-maker , poster-maker , timeline-maker , and more by simply signing up .

56. Interpreting a student’s report card (for parents)

student report card template, student report card visual

57. Introduction of classroom rules

classroom rules, classroom rules template

58. Assignment schedule

course topics, assignments, course template, course infographic

59. Daily planner

daily planner template

60. Course syllabus presentation

course syllabus template

61. How to write a class presentation

template for how to create a class presentation,

Topics to Teach Students the Importance of Effective Communication

Visual media  helps students retain more of the concepts  taught in the classroom. The following media topics and infographic templates can help you showcase complex concepts in a short amount of time. 

In addition, interactive presentation activities using these templates also encourage the development of a holistic learning process in the classroom because they help focus on the  three domains of learning:  cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. 

62. Interactive presentation do’s and don’ts 

template for presentation dos and donts, presentation infographic

63. How to create an infographic 

template about how to create an infographic 

Recommended reading : How to Make an Infographic in 30 Minutes

64. How to improve your internet security and privacy

infographic template about internet privacy

65. What is design thinking?

what is design thinking infographic template

66. What are your favorite software tools to use in the classroom? 

infographic template about educational software

Presentation Topic Ideas to Help Students Prepare for Life After School

One of the things that makes teaching a rewarding career is seeing your students take the learning and knowledge you’ve instilled in them, and become successful, productive adults.

From pitching a business idea to starting your podcast, the following topics are good starting points to prepare students for the challenges after graduation (aka adulting 101):

67. How to make a resume

resume template

68. How to start a startup

how to start a startup, startup infographic, how to temple

69. Credit card vs. debit card

infographic about credit cards and debit cards, credit card infographic

70. Pros and cons of cryptocurrency

pros and cons of cryptocurrency infographic template

71. How to save on travel

ways to save on travel infographic template

72. How to do a SWOT analysis

swot nalysis infographic

73. How to pitch a business idea

business idea pitch infographic template

74. Habits of successful people

presentation template about habits of successful people

75. Starting your own podcast: A checklist

infographic template about starting your own podcast

Find out how a high school teacher like Jamie Barkin uses Piktochart to improve learning in the classroom for her students.

Pro tip: make your presentation as interactive as possible. Students have an attention span of two to three minutes per year of age. To keep minds from wandering off, include some interactive games or activities in the lesson. For example, if you conducted a lesson on the respiratory system, you could ask them to practice breathing techniques.

Maintain eye contact with your students, and you’ll get instant feedback on how interested they are in the interactive presentation.

Make School Presentation Visuals Without the Hassle of Making Them From Scratch

School presentations, when done right, can help teachers engage their classes and improve students’ education effectively by presenting information using the right presentation topic. 

If you’re pressed for time and resources to make your school presentation visuals , choose a template from Piktochart’s template gallery . Aside from the easy customization options, you can also print and download these templates to your preferred format. 

Piktochart also professional templates to create infographics , posters , brochures , reports , and more.

Creating school-focused, engaging, and interactive presentations can be tedious at first, but with a little bit of research and Piktochart’s handy templates, you’re going to do a great job!

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Teachers: The Back to School Presentation Template You Need

Teachers: The Back to School Presentation Template You Need

Ready or not, a new school year is upon us. For students this means shopping for school supplies, getting familiar with a new classroom, and mentally preparing for the year of assignments and class projects. For teachers, it means a carefully curated curriculum, getting acquainted with new students and their needs, and planning for back to school night and other parent-teacher conferences. The flurry of events leading up to the first week of school can be overwhelming for everyone involved.

Luckily, presentations are your friend here (consider them your unofficial teacher’s aid). 

Back to school night is a chance to create a sense of community between students, their parents, and teachers. It opens up communication, sets expectations, and provides everyone with the resources they need to be successful. Presentations can act as the vessel to deliver that information so that nothing falls between the cracks. 

This is for you, teachers. We see you, and we appreciate you. Check out this simple— but effective— back to school presentation template . 

Customize this deck here.

Introduction

It’s likely you’re getting an entirely new class with students you’ve never met before (plus their parents). Your back to school presentation is a chance to introduce yourself and your staff, your background in teaching, your interest in the subject, and your teaching style. In this section you might also include a high level overview of the class.

To keep the introduction portion of your back to school presentation engaging, you can include fun icebreakers like group questions, two truths and a lie quizzes, polls, etc. This not only gamifies the presentation, but it includes your audience in the conversation.

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What to expect from this class

Now that the class has a better understanding of who you are, it’s time to tell them what they can expect from you. This section should include the classroom schedule, classroom policies (like no-tolerance policies for harassment, bullying, cheating, etc.), the curriculum, class syllabus, and any big projects in the pipeline. Each student and their guardians should leave the back to school presentation with a strong understanding of what the next school year will entail, and how to stay on track for a successful year.

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What we expect from you

Of course, as teachers, there’s a lot you expect from your class. You want them to show up eager and willing to learn. Here’s your chance to tell them. Depending on the age of your students, you may have to rely on the parents to help meet your expectations. This part of your back to school presentation should tell them— both the students and their families— exactly what you’re expecting from them. It can include attendance and behavior expectations, participation, volunteer hours from their folks, as well as quality of work and level of effort. Don’t leave anything up for misinterpretation here (you’ll kick yourself later if you do). 

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This section is self explanatory. What resources are available, and required, for the students and their families? This is where you can share a welcome packet, any classroom supplies, reading materials or book lists, a print out of formal processes and policies for parents to have on hand, or a class syllabus. Where applicable, you can link to the pdf file or webpage right within the slide so that your audience can access the materials on their own time and refer back to them as needed. 

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This section might be the most important part of the whole back to school presentation. How can your students contact you if they have questions about a project or grade? What about their parents should they have any concerns about their children? The contact slide should share your classroom phone number, the school’s office number in case of emergency, and your email address. Make sure that your new class feels comfortable reaching out to you for support, help, or clarification at any point during the course of the year. 

After this slide, it's an appropriate time to open up the room for final questions. Everyone should leave back to school night feeling good about the upcoming school year, and on the same page. 

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Jordan Turner

Jordan is a Bay Area writer, social media manager, and content strategist.

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Back to school: creative presentation templates for teachers, are you a teacher looking for some fresh ideas and incredible templates do you want to keep students and parents hooked during a presentation well, you're in the right place.

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Designing a presentation can be quite a challenge whether you're teaching in a hybrid model, homeschooling, or face-to-face classes.

Back to school season brings a whole new round of presentations to the table and everyone wants to give their best. Most educators want to connect with their classrooms and make distance learning interactive, not dull.

With the right tools and techniques, your slideshow presentation will be your best ally , and we'll show you how.

Be ready to surprise everyone, even during a virtual back to school night!

Download presentation templates for educators

Customize these templates to match your taste and style! Change font colors, slide length, and graphics to really bring your presentation to life.

‍ For example, imagine you're working on a welcome presentation for your kindergarten classroom. In that case , you'll want to have a slideshow that's entertaining and colorful – We know kids can be a demanding audience.

1. Google Slides template featuring ‘Friendly Ones’ illustrations

An excellent deck for young students! This template includes a cheerful group of friendly faces to go with your work.

Cover image of presentation deck featuring Friendly Ones illustrations.

2. Google Slides template featuring  ‘Monsters’  illustrations

This template is your go-to option if you're teaching a lesson but want to make it fun and entertaining!

Cover image of presentation slides with monsters illustrations.

3. Figma presentation template featuring ‘Family Values’ illustrations

The design on this template is full of life characters to represent families and friends sharing special moments. It can be the perfect template to use for a meeting with parents.

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4. Google Slides template featuring ‘Wormies’ illustrations

Give your presentation a twist with this funky set of illustrations full of the cutest and most colorful worms.

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5. Google Slides template featuring ‘Happy Bunch’ illustrations

Happy Bunch is a collection of bouncy characters to create incredible compositions. Your students will love it! Use this template for your next lesson.

Image with presentation slides with happy bunch illustrations.

6. Google Slides template featuring ‘Croods’ illustrations

These modern looking illustrations will provide a clean and spacious design to your presentation. If you want a professional but appealing template, this is the one!

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You've covered step #1. You have a template that's easy to edit and has a fantastic design that will work perfectly for back to school night.

Step #2 is to take your presentation to the next level. Check these following tips and what common mistakes to avoid.

Note: You can easily convert these templates from Google Slides to PowerPoint in a few clicks. Click here to learn how to convert Google Slides to PPTs .

Create an engaging presentation: Tips for fantastic teachers!

Slideshow presentations are one of the most common tools to explain a subject to any audience. It's a great visual resource for teaching, but it is not always easy nor fast to create a truly engaging presentation.

That's when templates come in handy. Using the correct slideshow templates helps you spend less time working on the design, allowing you to add your personal touch.

Presentation templates will help in a big way, but they won't get all the job done alone. You still have to include other strategies to communicate effectively with your students face-to-face or online. Help them stay engaged and on track for success!

Image featuring a presentation slide with illustrations of children and adults.

1. Interact: Ask questions to your audience

Make your students part of the presentation. You don't have to explain all the content yourself. Ask your students questions to involve them in the learning process. Include polls, quizzes, or a short game during your presentation to help people participate.

2. Make it fun: Use humor to lighten the mood

Remember to smile, make eye contact, and tell some jokes – related to your topic. According to different studies , when you use humor, people are more likely to retain information.

3. Be you: Show your personality!

Include a brief introduction about yourself. It will help you break the ice, and you can show pictures of trips or hobbies you like.

A good option is to create an avatar to introduce yourself to new students or other teachers. You can create avatars for your students and include them in your presentation to meet with parents.

Image with avatar illustrations representing different people.

4. Add videos: Reinforce your message

Enrich your back to school presentation with a video. It's a great technique to refocus your audience and battle attention span. A short video can reinforce your message and generate emotional appeal. Remember that as an educator, you are guiding your students in the learning process. Let them observe, listen, participate, and be involved from start to finish.

5. Include visuals: Facilitate comprehension

Visual content is effective in our brains because that's how we're all wired. That's why it is easier to understand visuals versus text alone. Adding visual elements to your presentation is especially useful for increasing comprehension when talking to younger audiences or children.

Use icons, cartoons, infographics, or customizable illustrations to keep your students engaged.

With our free presentation templates , you can choose different designs for your back to school slideshow. Plus, you can customize the illustrations in the deck to match the subject of the lesson.

6. Tell a story: Make it memorable

Once you get your audiences' attention, make sure not to lose it. Remember to adapt your tone and take pauses. No matter the subject, your mission is to make your presentation relatable.

Tell a story with your presentation and act as the narrator. Create an environment that makes your students want to know what happens next.

Image representing a slide from a school presentation with illustrations.

3 Common presentation mistakes to avoid

You're almost ready to start your next presentation. But before we jump into the next section, let's review these typical mistakes we should all avoid.

The key is to balance the information and elements together.

1. Presentations with text, text, and more text

Adding too much information to your deck can be overwhelming for everyone. Make sure you reread your content. If something is not essential, remove it .

2. Don't forget your audience

Imagine you're presenting online on a Friday at 5:00 pm with teens. In that case, you'll have to be brief to keep their attention.

Don't forget you have a specific time to present. Always consider your audience's context. Confirm the day of the presentation, ages of the attendees, subject, activities, etc.

3. How many visuals are too many?

This one can be tricky! There's a fine line between engaging slides and overloaded slides. Using too many visuals can become distracting for your students since it's harder to focus on something in particular.

Image comparison with two slides from a school presentation with illustrations.

Benefits of creating an interactive presentation

By now, you have more presentation tricks under your sleeve. You've learned how to facilitate retention among your audience, how to use illustrations to gain attention, and what mistakes to avoid when presenting.

Now it's time to wrap up and see how all these previous elements will boost the impact of your presentation.

1. Increase participation

Personalization increases participation from your audience. You facilitate comprehension with minimal effort when presenting your content with key images, videos, or graphics.

Design apps like Blush help you make your presentation stand out and stick in your students' minds.

2. Improve engagement and retention

An interactive presentation involves students actively. This type of presentation helps your students internalize concepts and facilitates long-term retention.

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3. Get instant feedback

Interacting with your students during the presentation allows you to get instant feedback from them. This way, you get to evaluate their comprehension of the subject.

C reate an educational and entertaining presentation!

You don't have to be a designer or a tech expert to create an engaging presentation. We're here to make sure you delight the most demanding audiences. We work on the design so you can focus on your students.

With our simple-to-use templates, you'll have a stylish presentation ready for your next lesson. Don't forget to share your creations # MadeWithBlush !

With all the inspiration in your pocket, presentation templates in your hands, and your students awaiting, let the games begin, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

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Back-to-School Night is one of the first events on the school calendar, and it can be a stressful evening for many teachers. Expectations are high as families will want to learn about the grade-level curriculum, classroom rules and policies, year-long goals, reading plans , special events, and even your teaching philosophy . 

Below, teacher Michelle Sullenberger shares insights on how to organize the event with confidence so your Back-to-School Night is a resounding success.

Create a Welcoming Environment

Prior to Back-to-School Night, practice pronouncing the first and last names of your students so you have them memorized before you meet their families. 

Clean and organize your classroom and make sure there are enough chairs to comfortably sit everyone who will attend. Prepare your handouts and forms in advance and have extra copies available.

Exhibit student work around the room to show what they’ve learned so far, and display some of the books and materials you will use during the school year for families to review. Invite your students to help with the preparations by writing a welcome letter to their families. 

When the guests arrive:

Smile and greet them at the door with a positive and confident attitude. Introduce yourself and ask the guests to do the same. 

Provide a sign-in sheet, since not all students’ and their families’ last names are the same. 

Invite families to sit at their child’s desk and ask them to respond to the student’s welcome letter by leaving an encouraging note in reply. 

Establish Parent Communication

Back-to-School Night is an ideal time to share all the ways families can reach out and connect with you and your class during the school year. Be sure to provide the same information in writing to the families who are unable to attend the event.

Encourage the attendees to sign-up for parent-teacher conferences in advance so they can plan ahead and avoid future scheduling conflicts. The conferences should be scheduled in 20 to 30 minute blocks with added rest breaks for yourself.

Discuss ways families can volunteer to assist your class, whether at school or from home. 

Explain the ways you will be sharing classroom communication (newsletters, monthly calendars, website, etc.) and the preferred ways families can reach you during the school year (email, voice mail, written notes, etc.). 

Plan a Compelling Presentation

A major focus of the evening should be a visual presentation where you share information about yourself, your teaching philosophy, and the upcoming school year. 

Allow for pauses throughout the presentation to take questions from the families. Practice in advance so you can keep it engaging and on schedule.

In your presentation, you should:

Introduce the curriculum and highlight the standards or benchmarks for the school year. 

Explain the homework policy and procedures in your classroom. 

Outline your classroom rules and explain the behavior-management system in the classroom and the school at large. Provide take-home copies of all the policies. 

Go over your grading system, the criteria for grading, and how you will communicate grades throughout the school year. 

At the end of your presentation, be sure to thank the families for attending and graciously conclude your Back-to-School Night. Then breathe a sigh of relief for a job well-done!

Organize Your Classroom Library

To showcase all the great books students will be exposed to throughout the year, organize your classroom library ahead of Back-to-School Night. Encourage families to browse the collection and gather inspiration for related books or series to read with students at home. 

This is also a great opportunity to encourage families to read together with students for 20 minutes every day — whether it's a few pages after school or before bedtime. According to the 2023 Scholastic Home Libraries Topic Paper , 21 minutes a day of reading outside of school results in higher scores on reading achievement tests and an increase of more than 1.8 million reading words annually.

Shop popular book series and collections for your classroom library below! You can find all books and activities at The Teacher Store .

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Back-To-School PowerPoint and Google Slides Template

Back To School Template for PowerPoint and Google Slides

Welcome your students with this beautiful Back to School PowerPoint and Google Slides template. Set of 19 useful slides, each coming in 4 different colors.

The new school year is about to start! As a teacher, you need to give a great first impression. But you also have to present and explain your guidelines, instructions, and timetables to your students. So why don’t you try our fantastic Back to School presentation template? It is free, fun, colorful, and easy to customize!

The package we offer you includes 19 different slides . The 2 Main Title slides show a fun banner with the words Back to School written on them and many fun objects related to school subjects in the background. Besides, there are many slides where you can insert different amounts of text. Some of them display geometrical shapes like circles or curved rectangles. Others include decorative elements such as pencils, scissors, books, trees, and even paper planes! If you need to display images or photos, use the slide that includes stars that serve as original picture placeholders. You will also find a specific slide to showcase the weekly timetable to your pupils. For important information, the next-to-last slide has a notepad with a highlighter. Finally, this free set of slides is available in 4 different colors : yellow, blue, red, and green. Therefore, you can stick to one or decide to mix colors up a little bit!

This free Back to School presentation template has everything you need to catch your students’ attention. It is ideal for teachers and educators who want to start the school year on the right foot!

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  • 19 pre-designed unique, clean and professional slides (i.e., 76 slides in total)
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Welcome back to School! Fun slides theme.

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Free PowerPoint template and Google Slides theme.

Free fun template to celebrate we are back to school.

Ready to start school? We are almost there! You can use this fun template to welcome your students!

Not only it’s great as a Back to School theme, but also works for Math lessons (geometry, algebra) or for general use for Elementary or Middle school students.

I wanted it colorful, so I couldn’t just stick with the 6 accent colors, but I did use them. So if you want to change some things up, you can click on Slide > Edit theme, click on colors and change the theme colors.

Text and Background 1 and 2 are the background colors. Accents 1 and 2 are the backpack colors. Accents 3, 4, 5 and 6 are the colors of different illustrations such as the notebooks, the scissors, the eraser, the protractor, the pencil sharpener and the set-squares.

Illustrations such as the calculator, pencils, sticky notes and highlighters don’t use theme colors. Sorry!

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The Back to School Google Slides Template is a creative & modern template that is designed to help educators. This Back to School Google Slides template is fully customizable and can be adapted to suit the needs of any educational institution. This back-to-school Google Slides and PowerPoint template is styled in pleasing green, red, blue, and orange tones.

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A More Engaging Back to School Night

Intentionally fostering interactions among teachers, parents, and community partners helped one school create a more inviting event.

Back to school night open house with community partners.

It was September. Back to School Night—the open house, the tradition of welcoming parents to join educators as partners in the educational process. The approach at Zane North Elementary School in Collingswood, New Jersey, had remained the same for years: Chairs set up in rows, administrator positioned front and center behind a podium, staff gathered in a designated seating area awaiting introductions. Behind the smiles, staff remained nervous until the grade-level presentations were complete.

The audience was filled with enthusiastic kindergarten, first-, and second-grade parents—upper elementary parents avoided the traditional welcome because it had been repeated year after year. They went directly to their child’s classroom, where they were all ears listening to grade-level expectations and up-to-date strategies on how to best support their children. Sitting in student desks, viewing student work, and reading notes from their sons and daughters stirred their emotions a bit, but the pace of the evening did not allow much time for reflective joy.

Principal Tom Santo realized his traditional Back to School Night was failing. It was time for a change—Santo wanted to create positive memories for all parents and guardians during the Back to School presentation, including ones who had attended the evening in the past. He had a sense that parents might appreciate personal connections, authenticity, and interaction. His big idea for the following year: Foster community engagement by creating an intimate event where parents, teachers and staff, and community partners would all interact with each other.

An unceremonious, inviting, nonlinear community engagement session. Social and emotional learning for adults. Why not? It was time, Santo decided, to more deeply engage all of his educators, parents, and partners, and to build community.

A Not-Boring Back to School Night

To do this, he invited a group he called Friends of Zane North to display content-specific materials and share them with the Zane North community. Every organization he reached out to said yes, and the overarching theme of community engagement was embraced by all. In the outdoor sustainable garden reception area, the staff set up info tables and ran a jazz playlist. The outdoor venue created a casual, relaxed atmosphere that piqued parents’ interest, validated community and school participants, and really promoted team building among all participants.

In a school where choice and independence were championed, the adults were given a chance to meet and mingle, inquire and investigate, laugh and have fun. Parents visited various stations: The Safe Routes to School representative promoted that group’s work. The PTA executive board highlighted volunteer opportunities for parents—homeroom parents, library checkout, celebrations, events on monthly or other school themes, and so on. Board of Education members explained legislation focusing on mental health services for elementary students. The Green Team called attention to environmentally friendly initiatives. The social worker, case manager, speech language specialist, occupational therapist, and resource room teacher answered parent inquiries and discussed the availability of supports for classified students.

Informal conversations held by the art, music, technology, world language, and physical and health education teachers addressed creativity, collaboration, scope and sequence in the curriculum, and grade-level benchmarks. The nutrition supervisor presented handouts spotlighting the breakfast and lunch programs. The before- and after-school care supervisor highlighted program offerings and enrollment procedures. And the school nurse promoted the health and wellness program for the school community.

Back to school night open house with community partners.

Perhaps the highlight of the evening came at the end, when Santo’s team set up a graffiti wall and parents wrote messages to their children with their wishes for the upcoming school year. Children saw this the next day upon arrival and were delighted.

An Idea Well Received

Engagement was natural, different voices were welcomed, creativity was explored, and connections were established. The overall approach fit perfectly into the school’s mindset of exploring, engaging, and educating, and the parents loved it.

Parents said things like, “What a great event—I’m very happy about this,” and “My children come home and talk about the special area teachers—now I am able to meet them and put a face to the program. I love this idea.” Community partners committed to returning, saying, “This is a great school community. I’m making connections for future events,” and “It was great meeting your parents. I’ll be back.”

Zane North has left the old Back To School Night behind for good in favor of a socially and emotionally nurturing event for parents, staff, and community partners.

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5 Easy Ways to Prep for Back to School Night – Teacher Tips

Back-to-School Night, or Open House, can feel like an added stress during the hectic first weeks of school. However, the purpose of this event is to allow you to help families connect with you and better understand what their children will be expected to learn and do in your classroom.

Today I want to share some tips for helping you get organized, figure out what to say to parents, and create an event that leaves parents feeling lucky their child is in your classroom. 

How to prepare for Curriculum Night at your school

What is Back-to School Night or Open House?

Depending on where you teach, you might call this event Back-to-School Night, Open House, or Curriculum Night. Regardless of what you call it, the event is designed to help families get to know you, ask questions, and learn about the curriculum and standards you’ll teach this year. 

Curriculum Night typically falls within the first few weeks of the new school year. It is commonly held in the evening hours on a school day to give working parents a chance to attend.

What is the purpose of Back to School Night?

Lasting between 60-90 minutes, the purpose of Open House in elementary school is to allow parents and guardians a chance to get a better feel for the classroom teacher and how s/he runs the classroom.

However, in middle and high school, parents are often given only a short time in each classroom in order to have the opportunity to meet all their child’s teachers so the time tends to be more of an overview and learning expectations than relationship-building. 

What is Back-to-School Night?

Back-to-School Night is not a replacement for parent-teacher conferences. Occasionally, parents will come in with a laundry list of questions that are scenarios that only apply to their child. Make it clear that this event is not meant to be a conference for their child, but it is designed to give them information and answer general questions. 

Most schools expect teachers to prepare a short presentation for parents. You might also consider having them fill out forms while they are there. 

How to Get Organized for Back-to-School Night

If you are lucky, your room will be full of parents eager to meet the teacher and tell you about their child. It can be overwhelming to see the room of parents all sitting in front of you, waiting to hear all about your plan for their children this year. Preparation is the key to a low-stress event.

As you begin to think about your school’s Back-to-School Night, you’ll want to do several activities to prepare. If this is your very first Curriculum Night, asking other teachers in your grade level what the event is typically like at your school can be helpful.

You will feel less stressed if you prepare in advance. It can help you make a great impression. Here are a few of the most important things to consider as you start to plan your Back-to-School Night activities.  

5 Things to do the week before Back-to-School Night

1. Create an agenda and a simple Powerpoint presentation.

Once you know how long your presentation should be, you can begin to prepare your Curriculum Night agenda. As you plan, consider how long you’ll spend on specifics and create your presentation to align with this expectation. I’ve shared details on what you can include in your presentation later in this post.

Putting a little extra time into creating your presentation pays off because you’ll be able to make adjustments and use it year after year, so plan to allow yourself a little extra time to complete this task.

As you create your agenda, consider the downtime during arrival and departure from the event. Having activities or parent forms ready as parents begin to arrive can be helpful. This gives them something to do while waiting for your presentation.

2. Share your presentation or hand-out in advance.

Sending an email with your hand-out or a slideshow of your presentation a day or two before your school’s Open House can be a great way to remind parents to attend and set the expectations for what they’ll get out of the event. 

It can also help parents understand what questions they might have before they arrive. Todays Meet is a great, free method to collect questions in advance. This can help you be sure you are touching on important topics to all parents.

3. Have your students create a Back-to-School Night invitation or letter for their family. 

Allowing students to create their own invitations can be a fun way to remind parents of the event. It is also a great way to introduce purposeful writing in the first few weeks of school. 

Whether you decide to have students write a short letter or take out construction paper and allow them to design and color a more formal invitation, your students will love taking their personal invite and hand-delivering it to their families.  

4. Decide what to wear to Back-to-School Night and whether you’ll have time to run home and change. 

Depending on what time your campus has its Open House and how close to campus you live, you may or may not have time to go home this evening. Therefore, it is important to plan what you will wear in advance so you can bring the outfit and anything else you need. 

Typically, Curriculum Night requires teachers to wear business attire. This is your chance to make an impression, so you want to look your best. Parents use this night to “figure you out,” so dress accordingly (even if your campus has a lax dress code). As silly as it might seem, dressing professionally helps solidify your expert status in their minds. 

Since I typically never had time to head home before our school’s Open House, I always packed my outfit, a little make-up, and a brush to get ready in my classroom. I also packed dinner and planned to use the hours leading up to Back-to-School Night as a time to prepare for the week ahead. 

5. Practice once or twice.

Reviewing what you plan to say once or twice before Open House can be helpful. This doesn’t need to be a full speech, but taking the time to consider a general overview of what you’ll say can help prevent awkward silences or issues during your presentation.

7 Must-Haves for a Successful Curriculum Night Presentation

Nearly all Back-to-School Night presentations include certain things. Here are the most important components of a successful Open House presentation.

1. Share a little about yourself.

If you’ve been teaching for some time, you can tell parents how long you’ve been teaching or your educational background, but you’ll also want to tell them a little bit about you outside of the classroom. You might show a picture of your family or pets or share a special hobby. 

First-year teachers don’t feel you have to announce this fact to parents, but you also don’t need to hide it. Many parents will already know you are new to the school, but you can always tell parents it is your first year at this campus or grade level. Parents want to know and trust you.  Let parents know about your journey that led you to stand before them.

Here are a few questions you might answer:

  • Why did you become a teacher?
  • What do you love most about teaching?
  • Think of this as a chance to share your passion for education. 

I always recommend starting with this because if parents arrive late, they are unlikely to have questions about these details.

2. Your classroom schedule & a curriculum overview

This is where you’ll explain what their children will learn and how your classroom runs. Without digging into every detail, I like to give parents an overview of the key units we will cover in each subject. I also explain our arrival and dismissal procedures. 

I try to incorporate details about how students will utilize technology and any special events that align with our curriculum into this presentation section. You can also quickly introduce any tech platforms parents need to know about, like Google Classroom . If you’ve had a chance to get photos of students working in your classroom before the event, these can also be fun to put into your presentation. 

I also like this opportunity to give parents an idea of times they should avoid scheduling appointments. While it sometimes can’t be avoided, parents often appreciate this information because they can prevent their children from missing important instruction.

3. Your approach to behavior & classroom management.

This is your opportunity to get parents on the same page about how you’ll handle behavior and classroom management . If you’ve got some nonnegotiables, this is a great time to discuss them so parents know up-front what to expect. 

For example, I am really big on personal responsibility, so I always let the parents know that this was the year they were officially off the hook for dropping off lunches or homework. I explained that this year these things were their child’s responsibility and the consequences for forgetting.

I made sure to let parents know I wouldn’t let their children go hungry if they forgot lunch because they could get cafeteria food, but they might not get to eat their favorite foods Mom or Dad would pack. Many parents were relieved they wouldn’t get calls at work for forgotten items! 

Discuss your classroom rules, consequences, and how you created them. Don’t focus on the negatives, but give parents a clear understanding of the expectations. Provide specific policies in writing via a handout or your presentation so you can refer to them if something comes up later. 

4. Discuss differentiation.

Parents want to know that you plan to meet their children where they are and find unique ways to tailor your teaching to their strengths and needs. Spend a few minutes discussing how you’ll differentiate in your classroom. 

Explain how you build opportunities for students to dig into areas of interest and be challenged to learn and grow. Also, explain how you’ll support students who may struggle. The idea isn’t to go into much detail, but you want to give an overview to help parents feel confident that you won’t use a one-size-fits-all teaching style. 

5. Homework expectations.

Depending on your school, parents may be eagerly anticipating or dreading homework. It is important to introduce any homework expectations up-front at your Back-to-School Night.

Why I quit giving homework passes

Some parents asked for extra homework and others barely had time to do much. This is why I use Homework Bingo in my classroom. I made sure to explain how this worked to parents during Open House. I wanted things to be clear before assigning homework in my classroom.  

Click here to learn more about how I implemented Homework Bingo.

6. Communication preferences

If you send a weekly newsletter or have a website, walk parents quickly through what they’ll find there. Also, be sure to tell parents the best way to reach you, whether that is by email or phone. 

I also liked to give parents specifics on when I wouldn’t be replying to messages. They should know if they emailed me while I was teaching, they shouldn’t expect a quick response because I wanted to give their child my full attention. 

I explained that parents must call the office to get me a message for emergencies and last-minute transportation changes. I do this because I don’t want to miss a message and have their child accidentally end up being dismissed to the wrong location.  

Finally, thank them for coming, and let them know that if they have specific questions about their child, they can email or call, and you’ll be happy to schedule a conference.

7. Time for questions.

I always start this section by reminding parents that out of respect for their privacy and the time of others, I wouldn’t be able to answer questions specifically about their individual child during this time. However, I would love to answer general questions about our classroom or how things work. This typically took care of the questions that only apply to one child. 

Take questions until they’ve all been answered, time is up, or parents begin to lose focus. At that point, you can let parents know they can email you if they walk out the door and think of more questions. 

How to foster engagement during Back-to-School Night

Most campuses will want you to have a Back-to-School Night sign-in sheet for parents. This lets the school track how many parents attend, and it will likely be provided to you in your mailbox the day of the event. But what can parents do while you wait for everyone to arrive? 

Parents can complete activities during Curriculum Night to help keep you from being bombarded with questions before your presentation. It can also allow you more time to greet families as they arrive. 

Here are some simple ideas for things you can have parents do on Curriculum Night:

  • Complete forms or a parent survey to give you more information about their child.
  • Sign up to volunteer.
  • Complete a classroom scavenger hunt to get a better feel for your room.
  • Write a letter to their child to leave for the next day. 

My favorite is the last one because the students get excited to read their parent’s letters. I often pick up a pack of inexpensive notecards with envelopes and leave one on each desk along with a note on my board that tells them to write a letter to their child and tuck it in his or her desk. This keeps parents busy and makes a meaningful activity.

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I also like to leave my parents a small treat to thank them for coming. Something like a snack-size candy bar is affordable, and it can be a little sugar fix if they haven’t had a chance to eat dinner before heading over after work. I have these free gift tags that I like to attach to a 100 Grand candy bar.

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What to do AFTER Curriculum Night to make a great impression.

Your follow-up can make a huge difference in the impression you make with parents. After parents leave, take a few minutes to write a quick email thanking everyone who attended. You can even draft this before the event and add any specifics at the end before you hit “send.” 

Share your presentation or parent information sheet again, so all parents have access even if they can’t attend. 

Invite parents to email you with questions they think of once they get home, and let them know how they can set up a conference with you. 

Email parents using the blind carbon copy feature (BCC) to protect parent privacy and keep them from hitting “reply all” with personal questions.

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Why Open House Really Matters

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When parents attend your event, they want to know that their child is in a safe place where they’ll be loved, nurtured, and educated. They want to feel confident that they can trust you to look out for their child when they can’t be there, and they want to know you’ll treat their child fairly and with kindness. 

Create the same warm, welcoming environment you create for students each day. Smile, relax, and allow parents to see the real you shine through.

While Curriculum Night can feel intimidating, when you listen and respect the thoughts and concerns expressed by the parents in your classroom, you can start to forge a strong home-school relationship that will last the entire year. 

Focusing on the core components in this post can ease your stress and help parents better understand what the coming year will be like.

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19 Fun and Simple Back-to-School Night Ideas for Teachers

Back to School, Meet the Teacher, Open House … whatever you call it, these tips will help you make it spectacular!

Back-to-School Night Ideas

Once again, summer went by in a flash, and here you are, ready to head back to school once again. With the start of school comes back-to-school nights, meet-the-teacher days, and open house events. These are a fantastic opportunity for teachers to get to know students and their families, and vice versa. The whole situation can sometimes feel a bit stressful, though. Fortunately, these 19 back-to-school-night ideas and tips will make the experience fun, easy, and meaningful for everyone involved. Take a deep breath … it’s time to dive in!

1. Set up a series of stations.

Back-to-School Night Stations Peace Love and First Grade

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Back-to-school night is a time to gather information from parents, let kids see their classroom and desks, drop off supplies, and more. There can be a lot to get done in a short amount of time, so set up clearly numbered stations to make it easy for parents and kids to see and do it all.

2. Provide a back-to-school-night checklist.

Back-to-School Night Checklist

Photo: The Calm Classroom/Instagram

Give parents (or kids) a checklist when they walk in the door. This way, they can do the stations out of order and remember which ones they’ve been to and which they haven’t.

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3. Make it easy to collect papers.

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Photo: Elementary Littles/Instagram

Oh, the paperwork! As parents turn things in, have baskets ready to accept each form. This will save you time sorting things later on.

4. Create teacher contact info magnets.

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Photo: Kristen Sullins Teaching

Got business cards? Stick a magnet to the back and hand out them out. This way, parents can stick one to the fridge at home rather than tossing the card in a desk drawer and never seeing it again. ( See more clever ways to use magnets in your classroom here. )

5. Put together a flip-book to send home.

Back-t-School Night Flipbook Kinder Craze

Photo: Kinder Craze

There’s so much information for parents and kids to absorb at back-to-school night. Rather than handing out a stack of papers that can be lost, assemble everything into a simple flip-book that keeps everything all in one place. It’ll take some work up front, but you can use it year after year. Get a free flip-book template here.

6. Help parents and students get to know you.

Back-t-School Night Teacher Letter Young Teacher Love

Photo: Young Teacher Love

For most kids, the most important part of back-to-school night is getting to meet their teacher. Put together a brief but informative letter that lets families know a little more about you and your teaching style. Here’s how to make your meet-the-teacher letter absolutely amazing.

7. Send them on a scavenger hunt.

School and classroom scavenger hunt sheet

Photo: Simply Special Ed

Exploring the classroom is always fun. Make it a targeted activity with a scavenger hunt kids can complete with their parents. Include important parts of the classroom and even the school itself, like bathrooms, the lunch room, and more.

8. Let students choose their seats …

Back-to-School Night Nametags

Photo: Craft of Teaching/Instagram

“Where will I sit?” It’s a question on every kid’s mind. If you’re feeling up to it, let them choose their own seats (you can always change them after a few days if needed) by putting out name tags for them to use. They can drop off their supplies at their chosen desk too.

9. … or help them find their seats.

Back-to-School Night Seats Monarch Madness

Photo: Monarch Madness

If you’d rather choose your students’ seats in advance, make sure it’s easy for them to find their place. We love this teacher’s idea of using balloons, which kids can take home with them when they go.

10. Find out what kids want to learn this year.

Expo marker with words _____ wants to learn.... on different student desks

Photo: Mrs Aubrey/Instagram

You’ll be the coolest teacher ever right from the start when you let them write on their desks! Use dry-erase marker to write their names followed by “wants to learn.” Have kids fill in the blank when they find their seats.

11. Create a back-to-school-night photo booth.

Back-to-School Night Photo Booths

Photos (clockwise from top left): Smart Party Planning , Mrs. White Teaches/Instagram , Siriboa Rhodes/Pinterest , Mary DiBenedetto/Pinterest

Back-to-school-night photo booths are always a big hit. They don’t necessarily need to be fancy; just a few props and a sign indicating the school, grade, and year can do it. Tip: Have parents text you the photo they take of their child, and you can easily build your parent contact list on your phone.

12. Share your wish list with parents.

Back-to-School Night Wish List First Grade Made/Instagram

Photo: First Grade Made/Instagram

It’s no secret that teachers get stuck buying a lot of their own supplies . If it seems appropriate, ask parents to help you out.  The Giving Tree is a fun way to make your wish list known.

13. Collect and sort communal supplies.

Back-to-School Night Supply Collection

Photo: The Primary Peach

Don’t wind up with a pile of bags full of supplies you have to sort at the end of the night. Instead, have a series of boxes or bins for parents to drop off any communal classroom supplies, one by one. ( Wind up with too much of one thing and not enough of another? Get tips for managing classroom supplies here. )

14. Learn what your students need from their teacher.

Whiteboard with words What do you need from your teacher?

Photo: Life Between Summers/Instagram

Kids or their parents can answer this question, giving you a heads-up about what the students in your class need in the year ahead. ( Sticky notes are amazing in the classroom; click here to see why. )

15. Have parents write their kids an encouraging note.

Back-to-School Night Parent Note Write On With Miss G/Instagram

Photo: Write on With Miss G/Instagram

How sweet is this idea? Tuck these parent notes away for a day when a student needs a little extra encouragement or motivation.

16. Give parents tips on helping their students succeed.

Colorful pamphlets with words Helping your Child learn to Read

Photo: A Teachable Teacher

Back-to-school night is also a good time to help parents understand what they can do to support their child in the year ahead. Try the free reading tips brochure available here  or put together your own suggestions for ways parents can help their kids with this year’s goals.

17. A-maze them with a fun back-to-school-night gift.

Card with words This year with be A-Maze-ing and a miniature maze

Photo: True Life I’m a Teacher

A take-home gift isn’t necessary, but Pinterest is chock-full of ideas. There’s no need for gifts to be expensive; even a pencil with a cheerful note attached is enough to say, “I’m glad you’re in my class!”

18. Thank parents for their commit-“mint.”

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Parents will appreciate a little something too. Snacks are nice, but can be expensive. A bowl of mints will set you back just a couple of bucks!

19. Get them excited for the year to come.

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Before they leave, have kids and parents share what they’re looking forward to in the year ahead. Keep it up for the first day of school as a reminder of all you’re about to share together.

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