I am planning to promote parents as teachers next year & encourage them to work at home with their child. I have found that many of my students don't get that extra support at home. I just finished a brochure for parents which details how they can help.....clearly & explicitly.
I've had lots of requests for an editable version of my Family Literacy Brochure. I posted one for FREE at TpT. Please keep my copy right info on there! Click over & claim yours!
In addition to giving families this information, I am also going to have several family nights. I'm thinking relaxed, fun, & non-threatening events that get families in the classroom, let their child shine, & give me a chance to push my literacy propaganda! (just kidding).
My first family night is the second week of school. Children will be able to give parents a tour of our classroom library, show them their book baskets, maybe make a bookmark, enjoy punch & cookies, & listen to a read aloud. Other evenings will focus on math, science, or social studies activities.
I'm interested in hearing how YOU encourage family involvement! Please leave a comment & share!

WOW! This is an AMAZING RESOURCE!I love how it looks so professional!! I will be using it in my classroom, too!!
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Crazy for First Grade
Could you possibly send me an editable version of the brochure??? crazyforfirstgrade@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would love to incorporate it into how we get parents involved in my grade level!!!
Thanks for your consideration!!!
I wish I could figure out how to embed google docs! I've been trying to get it for MONTHS with no luck! I've tried following tutorials (thanks, Ladybug!)....but I think it's hopeless!
ReplyDeleteI would love to use this, too--it's fantastic. I especially love the part you have in spanish for the families who think they can't help just because they don't know english! I have over 85% ELL's in my K class, so I come across this often! If you're willing to share, my email is tillack@verizon.net Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis what I've spoken to parents at workshops for years! Parents are teachers, too! Thank you for this great resource.
ReplyDeleteOkay, we've got to make this a printable resource for parents visiting TBA and have a permanent link to it. Can you get an author to help you with Google docs.?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the freebie! It looks amazing! It downloaded in Publisher, which means I can change it to fit my GA info. Thanks for sharing!
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3rd Grade Gridiron
I'm so sad. It looks wonderful, but I don't have Publisher!
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