The excitement of a new school year is here, and it’s filled with fresh faces, new supplies, and the anticipation of a classroom full of new students. Among the many traditions that mark this season for teachers and parents is Back To School night.
It's a chance for teachers to introduce themselves, set expectations, and provide crucial information to families. However, not all parents can attend in person due to various constraints. That's where Book Creator can revolutionize your Back-to-School Night experience.
Why add a digital component?
Accessibility and Inclusivity: A digital Back-to-School Night companion book ensures that important information is accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to attend in person. This is especially valuable for parents with tight work schedules or those who are unable to attend due to illness.
Year-Round Resource: A digital companion book serves as a lasting resource for new students and their families who join later in the school year, ensuring they don't miss out on essential information.
Multilingual Support: Book Creator allows you to translate text, videos, and audio, making the information accessible in multiple home languages. This ensures all families, regardless of language barriers, have access to the information they need.
How to create a digital back-to-school night companion book
- Create a Library: Set up a library named "Back to School" and remix the template below into it.
- Customize Colors and Logo: Update the colors to match your school's colors and add your school’s logo where appropriate.
- Enable Collaboration: In the settings, turn on collaboration for this book.
- Invite Teachers: Invite all your teachers to the library so they can edit their respective pages and create their welcome video. It is helpful to provide them guidelines of what to include that meets the needs and culture of your school. We have provided you some ideas in the template below you can start from.
- Translate: If your school has English language learners, consider creating translated versions of the book in the languages that best serve their needs.
- Publish and Share: Once the book is ready, publish it and share it with your school community.
Ready to get started?
We’ve designed a template specifically for your school to customize for Back-to-School Night. Follow the steps above to make the most of this powerful tool.
To make a copy of this book click the Remix icon and a copy will be added to the library of your choice. You can then customize it for your schools back to school night.
Watch for more!
Want to learn more about hosting a digital Back-to-School Night or other innovative ways to build community at the start of your school year? Watch this webinar to learn more:
With 20 years of experience in education, Katie is passionate about creating inclusive and accessible classrooms for all students. She loves exploring new places, trying different foods, and connecting with fellow educators.
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