Do you ever struggle to communicate with your students' parents? I know I definitely have! It is so important that we make it a priority to communicate with parents positively and frequently BEFORE a major problem happens. But, the big question - how do we do that without it being a major hassle when our plates are already overflowing?
Enter
ClassTag! This awesome parent communication app is completely FREE to use, is super easy to set up, translates in over 50 languages, delivers messages to parents via their personal preference (sms, email, or paper), and allows teachers to communicate about school supplies, back to school info, volunteering, activities, assemblies, and more!
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.
Some Benefits I LOVE:
1. Office Hours
You can set up office hours in
ClassTag. You get to specify the hours that you will be available to respond to your messages. Parents can still send messages whenever it's convenient for them, but, you will only get push notifications during your office hours. This is so important when you are trying to juggle the work/home life balance!
2. Rewards
Activities on the app
earn you points that can be redeemed for rewards for your classroom.
3. Class Supply Lists
You can
create supply lists for your families to reference. The best part is that they have made it super easy with ready created supply lists. Just delete or add anything that you need included. You can even update this list throughout the year. You know, like in January when everything needs to be replaced!
4. Communicate With One or All Parents
Using the app, you can choose to communicate with an individual parent (for a behavior issue or to give a compliment) or for the whole class (for upcoming events or announcements).
5. Parent Teacher Conferences
Scheduling parent teacher conferences is a breeze with the app! You can schedule the times that you are available, and parents can sign-up for available times right on the app!
6. Even More Rewards!
I already mentioned that teachers can earn rewards for their classroom just by communicating with parents, but...
ClassTag has added another opportunity for teachers to gain resources they need in their classroom! They have joined the #clearthelists movement started by teacher, Courtney Jones.
ClassTag is going to clear the list of one lucky teacher every day for the entire school year!
You can find out how to take part here.
If you haven't signed up for ClassTag - click here to get signed up for FREE right now!
I would love to hear all the ways that you use
ClassTag to communicate with parents! Please share in the comments below!
I would love to hear from you! ❤️
Have a question? Idea for a resource you might find helpful?
Be so kind and leave a comment below.
