Back to School Resources

Educator Resources

Every child benefits from having trusted adults who notice, listen and care. Parents Lead offers resources to help educators create supportive learning environments, recognize signs that a student may be struggling, encourage healthy coping skills and strengthen connections with families. You'll also find resources to support your own well-being, because when educators are supported, students are too.

Back-to-School Conversation Starters for Educators

Meaningful conversations help build trust and create a classroom where students feel seen and supported. Use these simple conversation starters to get to know your students, encourage connection, and open the door to ongoing communication throughout the school year.

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Be Their Person

Starting a new school year is about more than school supplies and schedules. This page shares simple ways educators can build meaningful connections, support students' mental well-being, and Be Their Person throughout the school year.

Start Connecting

Building Strong Family Partnerships

Resources that encourage positive communication between home and school.

Classroom Activities

Quick, ready-to-use activities.

School Posters

Keep helpful resources easily accessible to your children and students at all times. Print and hang these posters around your school!

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Join the Parents Lead Professional Community

At Parents Lead, we believe in empowering professionals like you with the tools and resources needed to support families. Whether you’re a counselor, educator, healthcare provider, or community leader, our email updates will provide actionable strategies and insights to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families.

By joining, you'll receive regular updates straight to your inbox, helping you enhance your practice and support families in your community.

Parents and Caregiver Resources

The start of a new school year brings new routines, new opportunities and sometimes new challenges. Parents Lead offers resources to help you stay connected with your child, build healthy habits, support their emotional well-being and have meaningful conversations as they grow. Small, everyday moments can make a big difference.

Mental Health Checklist

The start of the school year can be a busy time not only for students but also for parents and teachers. We get it! Here is a downloadable Back-to-School Checklist to keep you on track as you help support your children or students during this time of year.

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Bullying Warning Signs

Learn warning signs and find actionable tips about starting a conversation with children about bullying.

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Helping Your Child Transition from Summer to School

Going back to school can be challenging for kids and parents. This handout offers simple tips to rebuild routines, support emotions and help your child feel confident and ready for the school year.

Ease the Transition

Suicide Warning Signs

The youth mental health crisis is here, so this resource gives caregivers actionable advice on how to navigate a mental health crisis and get help when it’s needed.

Learn the Signs

Helping Your Child Open Up About Their School Day

Help children develop self-regulation skills with simple strategies to manage their emotions, behavior, and reactions in healthy ways.

Help them open up today

Crisis Safety Plan

This worksheet helps you create a personalized safety plan to manage difficult moments.

Safety Plan

After School Conversation Starters

Simple questions you can ask after school to learn more about your child’s day and encourage them to share what’s on their mind.

Start the Conversation