Friday, December 30, 2011

BUILDING BRIDGES IN 2012

For those of you who haven’t been to my July, 2012, website yet to find out what the PARENT POWER PAK is all about, this is a perfect time to take a peek.  Research continues to reinforce the importance of involving families in their child’s education.  So I’ve got an activity calendar and reading calendar you can download each month to share with your families.  It’s FREE, simple, and can provide a meaningful way to engage parents with their children.  Talk about a super resolution for 2012!

I’ve also rewritten the introductory letter to parents:

Dear Families,

I’m excited about starting the New Year, and I’ve got some great ideas to make this the best year ever for my children and their families!  You’ve heard it before, and I’ll say it again. YOU are your child’s first and most important teacher! Children today need the same things they have always needed. They need caring adults to talk to them, sing to them, read to them, play with them, and LOVE them. And the good news is that the best things to do with children are FREE!

Each month your child will bring home a “family fun calendar” with suggestions for activities you can do at home. You will also receive a reading calendar each month to record the special times you read together.

I want to do all I can to fill 2012 wonderful memories for you and your child!

Sincerely,
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3 comments:

  1. Dear Jean,

    I'm sure you have heard this a billion times, but it bares repeating. I am so inspired by you. Thank you, thank you for reinforcing all of the thoughts and feelings I have about teaching. Sometimes I feel like I'm alone in fighting for time to let the children in my classroom explore, play, sing, create etc. And then I read your post and it reminds me that I'm not alone. I will continue to shut my door and instill a love of learning and a great self esteem in all of my kids. Thank you!

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  2. Jean,
    I just found your blog even though I've heard of you for a long time. I am going to check out the parent pack right now. Many children in my class need their parents to be more involved with them. Thanks for sharing. Also, I have been showing the you tube video of the Goodbye Song with the lyrics and animals. My first graders ADORE it. Happy New Year to you!
     Chrissy

    First Grade Found Me

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  3. Oh no. I am soo excited to check out your family connections!! Yet I am not sure where to look next!! An arrow to point me in the right direction would be most fantastic!! Thanks!!

    Sarah
    shetrick@gmail.com

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