August Templates: How Creating Connection Makes Your August Easier

TL;DR:

You can’t control the copier breaking or the heat index. But you can start strong with families, set expectations, and make sure every kid feels seen. These August Smore templates make it fast, easy, and even kind of fun.

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Morning: Meet the Families Before You Meet the Class

Before the first bell even rings, you’ve already connected. Your Meet the Teacher Smore is in inboxes, translated and mobile-ready, complete with your favorite book and why you became an educator. One family even replies with a thank-you—and a heads-up that their child is nervous but loves drawing.

👉 Download the Meet the Teacher Template

Midday: Building Belonging Starts with the Basics

After morning announcements and name games, it’s time to talk about how your classroom works. You’ve got your Classroom Rules Poster ready—not just taped to the wall, but sent home too. You’re setting the tone: this is a place of respect, care, and second chances.

👉 Get the Classroom Rules Poster

Across the hall, your colleague is kicking off a new year of Student of the Week shoutouts. One spotlight at a time, they’re building a culture where every student feels seen—and every family gets a reason to celebrate attendance.

👉 Grab the Student of the Week Template

Afternoon: Little Learners, Big Transitions

In Pre-K and K, families aren’t just curious—they’re anxious. What did their child eat? Who did they sit next to? You use the Early Childhood Update template to send out a quick, friendly recap. It’s about belonging—and helping grownups feel part of the day.

👉 Explore the Early Childhood Update Template and Elementary Classroom Newsletter (for the early childhood graduates)

After School: Keeping the Chaos Contained

You’ve made it through Day 1. But Day 2? Day 5? You know the questions are coming: What’s due? What’s happening? The Weekly Assignment Sheet and August Weekly Update templates keep families informed and students on track—with less “Wait, what?” and more “We got this.”

👉 Download the Weekly Assignment Sheet
👉 Use the August Weekly Update

All Month: Celebration and Representation

As you prep for Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month, you want more than clip art. The Heritage Month template gives you curated resources, inclusive language, and space to center your students’ cultures and contributions—all year long.

👉 Download the Heritage Month Template

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Start Smart. Save Time. Stay Human.

Every Smore template is built for educators like you—people doing a million things, who still want to lead with care. Start the year strong, one template at a time.

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