Do parent-teacher conferences stress you out?Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Every teacher goes through the worry and the anxiety that come with them, even those of us who have been teaching for decades.It’s normal to stress about parent-teacher conferences. After all, they require a lot of work and patience.From the extra prep work involved to the anxiety that comes with having to talk to parents and maybe let them know their little ones aren’t progressing as much as they hoped for, parent-teacher conferences can be nerve-wracking.Add to that having to do several (as in twenty or more) of those sessions in a day, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for disaster.Truly, no one would blame you if you curled up in a corner and cried a little (it’s okay, stress does this to all of us).But, lucky for you, I’m here to let you know that parent-teacher conferences don’t have to be a nightmare!All you have to do is follow the tips in this week’s episode, and your conferences will be running like a well-oiled machine in no time!Ready to learn more?Tune in now! Key Takeaways:All about parent-teacher conferences (00:00)Scheduling your conferences (04:08)What to do before the conferences begin (12:38)What to do during the conferences (17:43)Quick Q&A session (32:45) Additional Resources:- Visit our website to find tons of pre-K teaching resources here.- Get my book “Teach Smarter: Literacy Strategies for Early Childhood Teachers”.- Learn more about my exclusive mentorship program, “Teaching Trailblazers”.- Learn how to have tough conversations with parents here.- Get Parent Handouts Vol. 1 here.- Get Parent Handouts Vol. 2 here.- Get your student assessment packet here.- Get your 3-year old observational assessment packet here.- Get your pre-k report card editable here.- Get your printable parent-teacher conference forms and handbook here.- Get your fine motor-skills parent handout here. Elevating Early Childhood is an early education podcast dedicated to helping Pre-K, Preschool, and Kindergarten teachers teach better, save time, and live more.If you enjoy the podcast, please follow, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform.--Onward & Upward!--Disclaimer:Pre-K Pages is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. The word “affiliate” means that we may earn a small commission if/when you click on or make purchases via these links at no additional cost to you.As a policy, the Company will only affiliate with products, services, consultants or experts that we believe will provide value to our customers and followers.You recognize that it remains your personal responsibility to investigate whether any affiliate offers are right for you and will benefit you. You will not rely on any recommendation, reference, or information provided by the Company but will instead conduct your own investigation and will rely upon your investigation to decide whether to purchase the affiliate product or service.