(You may need to
adapt some of these objects to the age of your students.)
cotton
ball Hershey’s
kiss sticker
rubber
band penny tissue
gold
star band
aid Life
Saver
gold
thread eraser
“Welcome to your new classroom. Each item in this bag
has a special
meaning for you!”
*The cotton
ball is to remind you that this room is full of kind words and warm feelings.
*The chocolate
kiss is to remind you that I care about you.
*The sticker is
to remind you that we will all need to stick together and
help each
other.
*The rubber
band is to remind you to hug someone.
*The penny is
to remind you that you are valuable and special.
*The tissue is
to remind you to help dry someone’s tears.
*The star is to
remind you to shine and always try your best.
*The bandage is
to remind you to heal hurt feelings in your friends and yourself.
*The gold
thread is to remind you that friendship ties our hearts together.
*The eraser is
to remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and that is okay.
*The Life Saver
is to remind you that you can always come to me if you need someone to help
you.
With
love, (Teacher’s Signature)
TLC for Parents
Put
the note below in an envelope with a cotton ball and tea bag and send it home
to the parents the first day of school.
Dear
Parents,
Thank
you for entrusting your child to me.
I promise to do my best every
day
to be your child’s companion in learning.
Sit
down, relax, and have a cup of tea.
Hold the cotton ball in your hand to
remind you of the gentle spirit of your
child. I know we will have a
wonderful
year as we learn and grow together!
Sincerely, (Teacher’s Name)
