Add the following items to a zip bag along with the letter:
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)