When I was a classroom teacher, the relationships and communication I had with my students' parents were crucial to the success of my students. When parents know that you know their child, that you really "get" their child and that you care about their well being (social, emotional, and academic), they will be on your side forever. More than that, their child will understand that the most influential adults in their lives are on the same team- and they'll start fighting for the same thing you're fighting for- their own growth and success.
Every February, I start a LOVE NOTE home challenge! Will you join the challenge? I promise it will leave many hearts fuller!
Every February, I start a LOVE NOTE home challenge! Will you join the challenge? I promise it will leave many hearts fuller!
I love this 3 minute video about how children get 4 levels of rewards when teachers send a note home. Watch it for some inspiration!
Below are links to templates you can download or that you can use to create your own "Love Letter" home template!
http://thebrownbagteacher.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-pbis-idea-positive-notes-home.html
http://www.classroomfreebies.com/2011/10/note-home-to-parents-for-student.html
file:///Users/kristenbrummel/Downloads/TCM_Handouts_April2014.pdf
Want to take this Challenge further? Try the FRIDAY FIVE! Read this post by Mr. B for more information. It's incredible.
Share your results here (keep the students anonymous)- how did it make your chosen student and his/her parents feel? How did it make you feel?
Below are links to templates you can download or that you can use to create your own "Love Letter" home template!
http://thebrownbagteacher.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-pbis-idea-positive-notes-home.html
http://www.classroomfreebies.com/2011/10/note-home-to-parents-for-student.html
file:///Users/kristenbrummel/Downloads/TCM_Handouts_April2014.pdf
Want to take this Challenge further? Try the FRIDAY FIVE! Read this post by Mr. B for more information. It's incredible.
Share your results here (keep the students anonymous)- how did it make your chosen student and his/her parents feel? How did it make you feel?