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They're back! These five simple projects will make your life a lot easier.

1. Paper assembly line: No need to spend hours collating all of your paperwork (if the printer won't do it for you). Stack 'em up in the back and make a cute sign so parents know to take one of each!
2. Movable snacks: Your carpet will thank you if you bring in clean treats that are easy to transport. No crumbs allowed! Also: water, water water.
3. Post-It note parking lot: So many questions, so little time.  Have teachers leave questions on a special tri-fold board or wall for you to tackle when you don't have a gaggle of newcomers around you. Bonus: These would be great to answer on a FAQ class page!
4. Parent sign-up sheets: You have them in the room; get them while you can! This is your best opportunity to wrangle some bonus helping hands throughout the year.
5. Online accounts + expectations: Let parents and students know how you expect them to interact with you online, and how they can log into these accounts.

Check out our Ultimate Back-to-School Night Checklist here, for more A+ ideas.  And don't miss these other back-to-school night resources!

• A Checklist for Back-to-School Night from Edutopia

• Ideas for a Productive Back-to-School Night from NEA