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Summer Speech & Language Homework

Sending home homework can be a pain and in the past has taken me DAYS to put together!  One of the worst feelings is taking days upon days to put together summer homework packets and parents throwing them out because they are too difficult, take too much time or they didn’t want them in the first place!

Here are my 5 tips to sending home homework that will actually be used!

• Send home a note 6 weeks before school ends asking the parents if they want homework.  I recommend sending this note home twice (around 6 weeks AND 4 weeks before the end of school).   Download my FREE note here . If the parents are truly interested in summer homework, they will send the note back.
• Put together an easy and user friendly packet.  If it’s too difficult to understand or complete, it won’t be done!
• Make the activities quick!  Summer activities should be less than 10 minutes 3-5 times/week.
• Allow for vacations & be flexible.  Send homework that allows for vacations or off weeks!
• MAKE IT FUN!  Who wants to sit and do boring homework over the summer?!

I have found that by using the five steps above, my students have come back with completed homework that they are proud of!  PLUS, all of my hard work doesn’t get thrown in the trash!

Now, if you don’t have time to create your own homework or scavenge through 1,000+ homework packets on Teachers Pay Teachers, here is a list of my recommendations.

Langua ge Homework for Speech Therapy

• Includes directions to address language during six different daily routines (getting dressed, brushing teeth, eating, cooking, cleaning and playing), five different levels for each routine & parent note to explain the homework. Each level gets slightly more difficult starting at nonverbal (level 1) up to speaking in full sentences and answering difficult questions (level 5).

ARTICULATION

Articulation word lists.

• Send home one of these word lists and tell your students’ parents to practice 5 of the words per day!

Articulation Homework Flip Books

• Bundle includes 11 sounds or comes in smaller sound sets.  Includes parent letter home and 12 different phases for each sound.  Each phase includes directions, review of previous stage, new sounds to practice and 15 boxes to check off.

ARTICULATION & LANGUAGE

• Includes 2 articulation calendars, 2 language calendars, 2 ‘I Did My Homework’ charts and 1 parent letter.

I hope this makes your summer homework planning a breeze!  Do you have any tips for planning summer homework?  I would love to hear them in the comments below!

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I created these free speech and language worksheets so you can easily download and print them out to use as part of your speech therapy program.  Just scroll down the page to view the worksheets by topic.  You will find free speech therapy worksheets for articulation, vocabulary , grammar, holiday articulation and language games…and lots of other miscellaneous speech therapy creations that I love!  If you would like more information on what articulation therapy is you might like to read a post I have written called  Teaching Speech Sounds: The Process of Traditional Articulation Therapy

Parents:  If you are a mommy or a daddy (or grandma or grandpa) who wants to work with your child at home, you can use these speech therapy activity pages for extra practice.  Just choose the sound position to work on (initial, medial, or final) and click on the corresponding link to view and print the worksheets.  To help make practice more fun, you can print out two of the same page so you have pairs, cut them out, and use them to play a game of memory or go fish. You can also use them as flashcards.  You will find free speech therapy worksheets by sound and at a variety of levels; word level, phrase level and sentence levels!

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10 Free Resources to Help Parents Facilitate Speech and Language at Home

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I feel that a good portion of my job is parent education and helping parents find fun and functional ways to work on the carryover of skills and facilitate speech and language skills at home. When I first started as a Speech-Language Pathologist, I typically assigned extra “homework” to my students that consisted of printed-out pages for drill work. Like many of us do, I learned the hard way that going the “homework” route may help some families but it does not help the majority of my families because time is valuable. Family time is even more valuable. What kind of memory would you prefer a child to walk away with – working on handouts and drills or spending time reading books, playing games, and cooking in the kitchen with their parent?

Check out these ten free resources that I found to help parents facilitate speech and language at home. Although there are 10 links below to downloadable resources, some of the links actually include more than one resource! Jackpot!

• Speech and Language Handouts for Parents by Primary Punch – This download contains 25 different handouts! Seriously! It has 25 different handouts to help educate parents on ways they can help their child with articulation, fluency, language, topic maintenance, core words, and so much more!
• Speech Practice on the Go by A Perfect Blend – This handout provides suggestions for different language goals that can be targeted while in the car.
• Selective Mutism Parent/Teacher Handout by Speak Up Speech – This handout was created to give a general understanding of how to interact with our students with Selective Mutism.
• Pediatric Feeding Handout by Jenny’s Feeding Gear – This freebie provides information on tips and suggestions that parents can make feeding time fun.
• Parent Handout for Toddlers and Early Intervention by a Gift of Gab – This freebie contains strategies and techniques that parents can use to encourage language at home. Information is provided in both English and Spanish.
• Language Through Everyday Interactions by Speech and Language Family Education – This handout provides quick and easy ways that parents can create a language-enriched home. Information is provided in both English and Spanish.
• Facilitate Expressive and Receptive Language at Home by Speech2Teach – This freebie contains separate handouts for receptive language and expressive language suggestions.
• AAC Modeling for Parents by Ms. Petersen SLP – This handout promotes parent modeling and provides suggestions on ways parents can incorporate it into their routine.
• Help Children Develop a Healthy Attitude by Stuttering Therapy Resources – This is a wonderful freebie to share with parents for our students that stutter!
• Tips for Caregivers for Articulation by A Simple Home SLP – Great tips and suggestions for parents working at home with their children on articulation.

Looking for more ideas?  Check out these blog posts!

• Language-building Tips and Handouts for Parents from The Hanen Centre – Great information!
• 5 Fun Speech Therapy Ideas for Parents to do at Home by Adventures in Speech Pathology – This is full of really great ideas.
• 3 Tips to Share with Parents at an IEP Meeting – Woohoo!

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Parent Letters for Speech Therapy in English & SPANISH

July 24, 2013

I spent my weekend soaking up the sun on the beach!  The beach is definitely one of my favorite places.  It was so nice and relaxing, even though the rain did catch us now and again.  This is where I parked my happy self with my floppy hat, sunglasses, and kindle:

My sis and friend and I had lots of fun hanging out and going to cool restaurants and seeing a little bit of the town.

Anyway, now it’s back to reality!  I really do have a new download for you.  It’s something that was much-needed for me, so I’m pretty excited about it.

Introducing: Parent Letters for Speech Therapy in English & Spanish !

This pack includes 8 different parent letters in both English and Spanish as well as in both color and black-and-white versions.

Contents include:

• Introduction letters

• Homework letters

• IEP reminder letters

• Progress report cover letter

• Summer letters
• Parent conference request letters
• RtI intervention letters
• Referral letters

July 24, 2013 at 1:02 am

Email adds notes home in folders

July 24, 2013 at 1:04 am

Fantastic! I switched to another school in our district last year and most of the parents only speak Spanish. I always feel guilty sending home letters in English, so I can’t wait to use these!!

July 24, 2013 at 1:52 am

I send home letters to parents. When it’s possible, I ask our interpreter to help translate important documents. These letters would be an amazing lifesaver though!

July 24, 2013 at 2:19 am

I send home notes/letters to parents in “Friday folders” through their classroom teachers. It would be great to have these forms to send though – especially since they come in Spanish as well. Thanks for your work!

July 24, 2013 at 2:43 am

Great! I usually use e-mail or quarterly newsletters.

July 24, 2013 at 2:46 am

Thanks for developing these. I always struggle trying to come up with an introductory letter so much that I have yet to do one. The IEP reminder letter would save me having to make extra copies of the NOM for that use which would save me printer ink and paper. Score!

July 24, 2013 at 3:16 pm

I have been sending notes and making phone calls. But these would be helpful as I have more Spanish speaking students and parents on my caseload this year.

July 24, 2013 at 4:40 pm

I call parents, send notes, and email parents. With more & more Spanish-speaking students being enrolled in my area, these would come in handy!

July 24, 2013 at 5:30 pm

Normally, I communicate with progress notes and occasional homework. My goal is to communicate much better this year! More than 1/2 of my caseload has Spanish speaking parents. This would be a lifesaver!!!!!

July 24, 2013 at 7:17 pm

Progress notes, calls and emails are the primary way I touch base with parents!

July 25, 2013 at 12:58 am

All of my kids have homework folders and I try to add a small note every few weeks.

July 26, 2013 at 3:21 am

I usually communicate by email or phone if needed.

July 26, 2013 at 3:27 am

Working in a school with 98% diversity makes communication a little tricky. I often use an interpreter for phone calls or face to face meetings. I send a welcome letter home like yours. I was going to have it translated into Spanish this year.

July 26, 2013 at 3:33 am

phone calls

July 26, 2013 at 3:36 am

phone calls and notes home

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Free Articulation Worksheets

60+ articulation worksheets ready for parents, therapists, and children. For first timers, please follow the getting started guide below.

Getting started guide

Each worksheet comes with 16 words. You can either print the sheet out and write on it directly, or  laminate it for reuse. The cards can easily be cut into flashcards as well. 

Have the child practice lip and tongue placement.

Practice the sound in isolation multiple times. Give the child a star for each attempt.

Work on syllables by combining the middle letter with each of the outer vowels. Switch the order of the letter with the vowels to practice initial, medial, and final syllables (ra, ar, ara, etc).

Every time the child says the target word make a star in 1 of the 5 circles at the bottom of the card.

Use the chart to see the average age a child produces certain english sounds. This is based off of research published in 2018. Click on the letter to jump to the worksheets or scroll down to see the worksheets in alphabetical order. 

Voiced + Voiceless TH

b-Initial Words

b-Medial Words

b-Final Words

ch Sound

ch-Initial Words

ch-Medial Words

ch-Final Words

d-Initial Words

d-Medial Words

d-Final Words

f-Initial Words

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n-Initial Words

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p-Initial Words

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r-Initial Words

s-Initial Words

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sh-Initial Words

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Homework Letter to Parents | Email Templates

As a teacher, communicating with parents about the homework expectations for their children is crucial for fostering a successful learning environment. Crafting a homework letter that is both informative and engaging can be a challenging task. That’s why we’ve created a list of homework letter-to-parents templates that you can use to effectively communicate with parents about the assignments, expectations, and goals for their child’s homework. In this article, we’ll go over the key elements of a successful homework letter, and provide you with a customizable template that you can use for your classroom.

The key elements of an effective homework letter to parents include

• A clear introduction that establishes your purpose and goals for the homework,
• A detailed explanation of the assignments, expectations, and grading policies,
• A schedule outlining when homework is due, and a section dedicated to answering frequently asked questions or addressing concerns.
• Additionally, adding information or resources about how parents can support their child’s learning at home and providing resources for additional support can also be helpful.

These elements will help ensure that parents are well-informed about their child’s homework and can effectively support their child’s academic success.

Example of detailed Homework letter to parents

I hope this email finds you, your child, and in good health. I wanted to take the time to talk about the value of homework and how it may aid in your child’s development as we begin the new school year. I’ve designed a template for a homework letter to parents that I’ll be using this year to assist keep you informed about your child’s homework requirements.

The homework template was created to give you succinct, clear information about the homework assignments, goals, and expectations for your child. It will also include a schedule explaining when homework is due, as well as a part devoted to addressing any worries you might have or frequently asked questions.

I’ll explain how the assignment helps your child learn in the introduction, as well as its purpose and goals. You can have a clear grasp of what is expected of your child by reading the thorough explanation section. This section defines the assignments, expectations, and grading guidelines. You may assist your child manage their time by giving them the due dates as per the timetable area.

I have also included some resources to help your child’s learning at home. You can learn how to support your child’s academic success.

I am aware that parents and students alike may find the topic of homework to be difficult, which is why I am providing this homework letter. I hope that this template will make it easier for you to support your child’s learning by having a clear understanding of the homework expectations.

If you have any questions or concerns about the homework letter to parents template, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I am always available to discuss your child’s academic progress and answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education.

Homework letter to parents templates

• Dear parent, This is a reminder that it is your child’s responsibility to bring their homework assignments home. We encourage you to make sure your child has their work ready with them each day so we all spend less time on this task and more time on teaching. Missing homework assignments may result in a lower grade for the assignment or even being taken out points from the report card altogether. Please see attached a list of missing homework assignments from your child’s class.
• Dear Parent, We are writing to inform you that we have not received homework from your child for the following subjects [list]. If we do not receive this assignment by 2024, your child will receive a zero grade on all assignments until the missing homework is submitted. We thank you in advance and appreciate your help with this matter.
• Dear parent, we noticed that your child did not hand in his/her homework. We will do our best to ensure your child does not miss out on learning from this lesson. Please ensure that your child brings home their homework next week. Thank you for your time and cooperation.
• Dear Parent, It is important that your child complete their homework on time each night. Please help them by discussing the importance of homework completion and encouraging it to be done every night. Thank you.
• Dear Parent, It has been brought to our attention that your child has been missing homework. We are asking that you remind your child of the importance of homework. Please ensure it is being completed daily, as this greatly helps your child in the classroom. Thank you for your time and cooperation.
• Dear parents, Please see below a list of your child’s missing homework assignments. Please check if there are any questions you may have and then sign the form at the end. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank You,
• Dear Parent, Your student has not turned in the homework assignment. Please see that they bring it with them tomorrow. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at [number]. Thank you for your time. Sincerely,
• Dear parent, this is our weekly homework reminder. We would appreciate it if you could check and make sure that your children have their homework completed. That way, they will be capable of focusing on school work instead of struggling to complete missing assignments in class. Thank you for your help.
• Dear Parent, your child has been marked absent for missing homework. Please see the attached document for more information.
• Dear Parent, I am sending this email to notify parents that the assignment [name] was not turned in. I hope that the assignment will be returned soon.
• Dear Parent, We noticed that you missed the lesson titled [name] on Monday. This lesson was designed to help your child develop a better understanding of grammar and sentence structure, which are crucial skills to learn as they grow into successful adults. To access this lesson again and complete the homework assignment please visit the link. If you have any questions or concerns during this process please do not hesitate to contact me. 

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SLP 101: Welcome Letters,Attendance, Billing

09/03/2013 by Jenna 29 Comments

It’s Tuesday and the last of you are likely heading back to work today! Don’t worry, some of us have been working for an entire month now! I’m continuing the SLP 101 series this week. We started with Interviewing and Salaries.   My last post started getting you settled in getting started in the schools. In that post I told you how I get started.

  Find your caseload Gather the student files for your caseload Create a caseload list: I make 3 lists: alphabetical, by IEP date, by re-evaluation date. Do file reviews: see included sheet below Access to IEP Files Set up meetings for any immediate needs (this might include transfers into the district – they often need to be done immediately before you can begin services).

Let’s keep moving on that list! Here is what we have left:

• Create a Welcome Letter and gather any other information to send home and make folders.
• Develop an attendance system
• Develop a medicaid billing system
• Check on FM systems
• Check on 504 students
• Create Data Sheets
• Create Schedule
• Develop lesson plans for the first week.

You can grab the Speech and Language Attendance Calendar for free on my TpT Store . It includes the template name at the bottom if you want to customize it different that I did.  504 students/FM systems : Every district is different, so check with the other SLPs to see if you are responsible for any 504 students or students with FM systems. Sometimes the SLP is the person to get the FM system set up, a critical things to take care of before the first day of school for students!  Data Sheets: A while back I shared my data sheets with you!

The SLP 101 series covers topics for school based therapists. Check out these other SLP 101 Topics:

Getting Started in the Schools    ::    Learning Targets  ::    Working Folders   ::   Scheduling  ::   Welcome Letter, Attendance, Billing  ::   Interviewing  ::  Salaries  ::  Common Core

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09/03/2013 at 3:10 pm

I’d love to know where you got your zig-zag background and border for your organizational stuff, and what program you use to make such cute things! I am constantly looking here for inspiration and TPT things, and I love that background… I would love to use it on all my binders!

Thanks, Obsessed with Chevrons

09/03/2013 at 7:51 pm

I bought that background. Just search TPT or Etsy for ‘chevron backgrounds’. 🙂

09/03/2013 at 4:01 pm

I do my attendance the same exact way and it has worked great for a few years now!

On another note…I can’t even wrap my head around the fact that you are not allowed to know who to bill Medicaid for, so you have to bill every kid! That is crazy!

Jenn Crazy Speech World

09/03/2013 at 7:50 pm

Billing for the entire caseload is PAINFUL. Not an enjoyable part of my day!

09/03/2013 at 8:15 pm

Jenna, Here’s a handy tip: When I send home the welcome letter I attach a sheet a paper to be returned to me asking for parents to fill in several lines: 1. Parent names 2. Best email 3. Best person to contact with a questions or comments regarding speech therapy 4. Best phone number. I then type a reference sheet with this info for my caseload. It comes in very handy!!!

09/03/2013 at 11:04 pm

Love it Kay! Good idea!

09/03/2013 at 10:05 pm

Jenna, I can’t believe you have to bill for every child. That’s crazy! I’d probably find a way around that issue. Can’t you talk to your supervisor? Do you use this same service we use in Illinois? I’ll look up your kids for you. Sshhhh don’t tell anyone!! http://www.go-sgi.com/GoClaimLogin.aspx

It’s horrible! It’s a state law though. Every SLP I know in Ohio bills for every student. We might be grouchier than the rest of you! It’s mostly annoying when they try to spin in and say ‘this way you don’t have to monitor it as kids come on/off Medicaid because you just bill for everyone”. UH HELLO!!!!

09/06/2013 at 10:27 pm

You’re not alone…we have to bill for every student in NC too. So frustrating!

09/04/2013 at 12:33 am

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09/04/2013 at 12:35 am

This post is just what I needed today! I have to document attendance and membership hours for my preschool, kindergarten, and private school students, as well as document 3rd party billing. I was struggling to develop a system to track everything and I think the way you track attendance for billing may be just what I need! Great idea!! **edited for typo**

09/04/2013 at 3:32 am

I have to bill for each student as well. At the beginning of the year when I do my master schedule I plot each students minutes in a spreadsheet M-F assuming each student attends. Then I paste this into the month’s billing. Throughout the month I just write down who was absent and what date or if I had a meeting and then delete from my spreadsheet. Of course new students have to be added and students that exit need to be removed, but it has worked out pretty well for me.

09/06/2013 at 2:54 am

We also have to bill for every student. My tracking system is similar to your second calendar system, but I have a grid set-up with rows of empty boxes with the days of the month written along the top and month names on the left – I put one slash mark for a full session, and then slash the other way when I’ve billed for it (making an X). If the session doesn’t happen, I put in a one letter code for the reason so I know whether I need to make it up. I have one for each student and on the bottom of the page I have a place to check off when their quarterly reports are done, when their annual IEP is due, info on their 3-year re-eval due date, etc.

09/06/2013 at 6:15 pm

Jenna, where do you keep the students’ attendance and data sheets? Do you take them out of their working file each time you see them?

09/06/2013 at 8:12 pm

I love the idea of adding the QR code! That is just fabulous! How did you do it though? I am SO copying you.

08/06/2016 at 12:07 pm

I want to know too!

06/13/2014 at 3:24 pm

I am a brand-spanking new SLP, and I LOVE YOUR SLP 101 SERIES! I cannot express enough how helpful this has been for me. The area I’m working for grants temporary waivers for working students who are still in graduate school. Starting at my school district, I felt lost, I could barely keep my head above water. Your SLP 101 series has helped me keep on track and get organized. I am “inheriting” quite a bit of materials from the SLP I am replacing, (YAHOOOO for RETIREMENT!) mostly homework packets to send home, workbooks, and various therapy textbooks. I have come to discover that she had bought all of the games, toys, and the whole of super duper herself, and took everything with her. 🙁 When I say everything, I mean EVERYTHING. The only things that remain in my speech room are file cabinets with student files and homework packets, a cabinet filled with the workbooks and textbooks, a kidney table and chairs, and desk. Bulletin boards, bookcases, file crates, and an extra banquet table for more surface space, all belonged to the previous SLP. She even paid for binders and folders for students out of pocket. I work for a VERY SMALL country school district, with a very limited budget that I would prefer to spend on updating the assessment materials. What would you suggest be my first investments? I call games, toys, books, furniture, office supplies my investments, because I have my whole career ahead of me! 🙂

08/05/2014 at 2:03 pm

09/23/2014 at 1:19 pm

Thank you for sharing! Love your ¨welcome letter¨! 🙂

08/05/2015 at 10:35 pm

Jenna, I absolutely love your blog and have been stalking it for a few years, and today I had to giggle a bit when I read your 101 series because I do some of the same things that you do with my spreadsheets. I’m always using spreadsheets to sort my information. Sometimes I think I am so analytical that I cannot get myself organized properly. Even though I am a veteran SLP, I am always looking for validation that my ideas are valuable or “good.” I just want to thank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas, routines, procedures, etc.

08/06/2015 at 4:45 pm

Thanks for that lovely comment, Amy!

08/02/2017 at 4:38 pm

Jenna –

You are awesome! I just accepted a school position for 2018. I am coming from adult OP with occasional pediatric OP experience over the past two years. I am thrilled to start at the school, yet incredibly nervous about all the organization/deadlines and scheduling! Thank you for all your posts. I am feeling less anxious by the minute as I read through them.

THANK YOU! Hope you are doing great and enjoying your summer!

08/20/2017 at 8:22 am

You’ll be fantastic! Hope the year is starting well!

08/03/2017 at 7:54 am

Do you have a supply list for your students? Do you require them to bring things in at the beginning of every year at the elementary level? Or do you just have the communication folder?

08/20/2017 at 8:21 am

No supply list.

06/04/2018 at 2:49 pm

How do you get that barcode on the letter for easy scanning?! That’s awesome.

P.S. I just discovered your blog today and I’m in speech heaven! Love it!

06/13/2018 at 11:26 am

You can use any QR code creator!

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Setting Up Articulation Speech Folders For Students

Jul 30, 2019

Recently, I polled the SLPs that follow me on Instagram to see how many of us make individual student folders for our caseloads. It was a pretty even 50/50 split of speech pathologists that do make individual folders and those that don’t.

I personally do not make individual speech folders for each child on my caseload. I use a giant therapy binder that has tabs for each child on my caseload. If I cover two schools, then I store a therapy binder at each school. 

Setting Up Articulation Speech Folders

For each student, I store their therapy logs, a communication log, their IEP-at-a-glance, and specialized data sheets as needed. Typically, I just flip back and forth between students to keep everything documented. 

However, I always have certain students that I service in a quick artic model, or I want to have some specialized visuals organized for my artic students to use when running mixed groups. In these circumstances, I will make an articulation speech folder for the individual student or the particular sound/phonological process. Today, I am going to share how you can set up your own articulation speech folders to help you streamline your therapy planning process.

A new school year is about to begin. Are you ready? One of the best ways to get back into the groove is to write your teacher introduction letter to parents. This is a great time to reflect on previous years while setting an intention for the year ahead. Take time to curate the message you want to send, but don’t stress over it. We’ve put together some tips and examples to help you get started.

Tips for Writing a Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents

Make a friendly introduction.

Set the tone for your letter (and the school year!) by using a warm and friendly voice to introduce yourself to parents and students. Personalize this section by including the student’s name and class information. This is also helpful for parents who may have more than one child at the school.

Give them your background

Take a moment to highlight your education, experience, and skills to give them a better idea of your professional background and qualifications. Be sure to share any special training or certifications you’ve received as well as any goals you’ve set for the year.

Tell them why you are a teacher

There are many reasons why parents might find it harder and harder to leave their children in a classroom. Showcase your passion, teaching philosophy , and love for being a teacher, and let them know you are open and available to discuss any of their concerns during the school year.

Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents Examples

1. put preschoolers at ease.

Starting school for the first time can be intimidating. Welcoming preschoolers to an adventure can help reframe the experience and make it more exciting.

2. Build relationships with parents

Use your teacher introduction letter to parents to let them know that you want to be a team. Build a rapport and encourage them to share all of the things they love about their child.

3. Show them who you are

It’s important to give parents important information about your educational and professional background, but you can also use this space to share some personal details to help them get to know you better.

4. Ask parents for an introduction letter

While it’s essential to send out teacher introduction letters, why not ask for one in return? Invite parents to share anything and everything they want you to know at the beginning of the school year so you can get on the same page.

5. Make it a family affair

Let parents know that they are part of an extended family based in your classroom. Welcome them to be involved, set “family rules,” and make it clear that they have a seat at the table.

6. Provide class information

With your teacher introduction letter, consider including a one-sheet reference of important information about things like classroom rules, communication, volunteering, and the class website.

7. Share your family

Consider including a personal image of your family in your letter at the beginning of the year. Whether it’s you and your partner, your kids, or fur babies, this can help you make an immediate connection with parents.

8. Make a checklist

After the long summer break, back to school can be a stressful time. Help students and their families stay on track by including a helpful checklist with your teacher introduction letter.

9. Go high-tech

Want to take your efforts to the next level? Add a QR code that parents can scan. This will open a recording of you reading the letter to your students!

10. Keep it simple

Don’t want to get overly personal or technical? That’s OK! You can still write a great teacher introduction letter that gives students and parents the information they need while respecting your privacy.

11. Speak in code

Here’s another example of a customizable letter using technology to offer additional information without having to overstuff your letter or print out unnecessary pages. The QR code keeps things sleek and simple.

12. Stick to basics

In some situations, less is more. If you want to keep your teacher introduction letter to parents short, this customizable minimalist design might be perfect for you.

13. Space out

This fun teacher introduction letter template is easy to personalize and has just enough space (no pun intended) for the essentials. You can easily add more information or keep it short and sweet.

14. Go retro

This groovy design has a retro feel and a clean design. The bullets are a great way to share a lot of information without cluttering up your letter.

15. Block it off

We love the blocks used in this editable teacher introduction letter to parents. It looks clean and tidy, but the colors keep it fun and fresh.

Do you have more great teacher introduction letter examples? Share in the comments below!

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80 Unique Appreciation Messages to Parents from School!

Appreciation messages to parents from school serve as a heartfelt way to acknowledge and express gratitude for the invaluable support and involvement parents provide in their child’s education. Parents play a crucial role in a child’s academic journey, and their partnership with the school greatly enhances the learning experience. These messages serve as a means to recognize the unwavering commitment, dedication, and sacrifices made by parents in nurturing their child’s growth and development. They highlight the immense value of parental involvement, not only in the academic realm but also in fostering a positive and nurturing environment that promotes the overall well-being of the child. Such messages not only convey gratitude but also strengthen the bond between the school and parents, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration in ensuring the child’s success.

Appreciation messages to parents from school also provide an opportunity to acknowledge the vital role parents play in the broader school community. These messages recognize the active participation of parents in various school activities, such as volunteering, fundraising, and organizing events, which greatly contribute to the school’s success. They highlight the profound impact parents have on the school’s culture and atmosphere, creating a warm and inclusive environment for all students. Additionally, appreciation messages serve as a reminder of the shared goal between the school and parents: to provide the best possible education and upbringing for the child. By expressing appreciation through these messages, schools convey their recognition and gratitude for the collaborative effort between teachers, administrators, and parents, ultimately benefiting the child’s educational journey.

Appreciation Messages to Parents from School

• Dear parents, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and involvement in your child’s education. Your dedication has played a crucial role in their success. Thank you!
• To the best parents ever, thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. Your continuous encouragement and partnership have made a significant difference. We appreciate you!
• We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the parents who have shown exceptional commitment to their child’s learning journey. Your active participation has made our school community stronger. Thank you!
• Dear parents, your consistent engagement in your child’s education has inspired us all. We are grateful for your continuous support and the positive impact it has on our school. Thank you!
• We cannot thank you enough, dear parents, for your immense support and involvement in our school activities. Your enthusiasm and dedication make a world of difference. We appreciate you!
• As we reflect on the academic year, we want to express our gratitude to the parents who have been incredible partners in their child’s education. Your collaboration has made our school a better place. Thank you!
• Dear parents, your active participation in parent-teacher conferences and school events has been remarkable. Your commitment to your child’s education is truly commendable. Thank you for everything!
• We want to take a moment to appreciate the parents who go above and beyond to ensure their child’s academic success. Your dedication is inspiring, and we are grateful for your support. Thank you!
• To the amazing parents of our students, thank you for your continuous involvement in our school community. Your contributions and support have made a significant impact on the overall growth of our students. We appreciate you!
• Dear parents, your presence at school events and your willingness to volunteer have made a tremendous difference. Your active engagement has created a nurturing environment for all our students. Thank you!
• We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the parents who consistently communicate with us, providing valuable insights and feedback. Your involvement strengthens our partnership in shaping your child’s education. Thank you!
• Dear parents, your commitment to your child’s education is evident in their progress and achievements. We are grateful for your unwavering support and for being such wonderful advocates for our school. Thank you!
• We want to acknowledge the parents who actively collaborate with us to create a positive learning experience for their children. Your partnership has enhanced the educational journey of all our students. Thank you!
• Dear parents, your active involvement in your child’s education has set a shindig example for all. We are grateful for your continuous support and the positive impact it has on our school community. Thank you!
• We would like to extend our appreciation to the parents who consistently prioritize their child’s education. Your dedication to their academic growth inspires us all. Thank you for being amazing parents!
• Dear parents, your ongoing support and encouragement have been instrumental in nurturing a love for learning in your child. We are grateful for your partnership in their education. Thank you!
• We want to express our deepest gratitude to the parents who actively participate in their child’s education, attending meetings, and collaborating with us. Your involvement is invaluable. Thank you!
• Dear parents, your continuous engagement in your child’s education shows your unwavering commitment as parents. We appreciate your efforts and the positive influence you have on our school. Thank you!
• We would like to recognize the parents who consistently demonstrate their dedication to their child’s academic growth. Your involvement and support make a significant difference. Thank you for being amazing parents!
• Dear parents, your active participation in school activities fosters a strong sense of community and belonging. We are grateful for your support and for being such wonderful advocates for our school. Thank you!

Appreciation Wishes to Parents from School

• Dear parents, we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for your unwavering support and involvement in your child’s education. Your dedication is truly inspiring. Thank you!
• To the amazing parents of our students, we want to extend our deepest gratitude for your continuous encouragement and cooperation. Your partnership has played a significant role in creating a nurturing learning environment. Thank you!
• Thank you, dear parents, for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children. Your faith in our school and teachers means the world to us. We appreciate your support immensely.
• We would like to take a moment to appreciate the parents who have consistently been there for their children, attending school events, volunteering, and actively participating in their educational journey. Your commitment is commendable. Thank you!
• On behalf of the entire school staff, we want to express our gratitude to the parents who have shown great enthusiasm in engaging with our academic programs. Your involvement has enriched the learning experience for all students. Thank you!
• To the wonderful parents of our students, we want to convey our sincere appreciation for your patience and understanding. Your collaboration during challenging times has been invaluable. Thank you for being remarkable partners in education.
• We would like to extend a special thank you to the parents who have gone above and beyond to support their child’s education. Your dedication to their growth and development is truly praiseworthy. We are grateful for your commitment.
• Dear parents, your consistent communication with teachers, active participation in parent-teacher conferences, and willingness to work together have made a significant difference in your child’s academic journey. Thank you for being phenomenal partners.
• As we reflect upon the school year, we cannot help but acknowledge the remarkable parents who have continuously shown their support through fundraising efforts, organizing events, and contributing their time and resources. Your dedication is exceptional. Thank you!
• We want to express our deep appreciation to the parents who have consistently emphasized the importance of education at home. Your commitment to fostering a love for learning in your children is truly commendable. Thank you for being outstanding role models.
• Thank you, dear parents, for actively participating in our school’s extracurricular activities and sports events. Your presence and encouragement have created a sense of belonging and motivated our students to excel. We are grateful for your involvement.
• We want to take a moment to acknowledge the parents who have volunteered their time to assist in classrooms, field trips, and school projects. Your selflessness and dedication have made a positive impact on the educational experience of all students. Thank you!
• To the parents who consistently prioritize their child’s education by ensuring regular attendance and timely completion of assignments, we extend our heartfelt appreciation. Your commitment to their academic success is truly commendable. Thank you!
• We would like to express our gratitude to the parents who have actively supported our school’s initiatives, such as fundraisers and community outreach programs. Your generosity and compassion have made a difference in the lives of many. Thank you!
• Dear parents, your ongoing support and involvement have helped create a nurturing and inclusive school community. Your efforts to promote a positive learning environment are deeply appreciated. Thank you for being incredible advocates for education.
• We want to take a moment to appreciate the parents who have been actively engaged in their child’s learning by providing a conducive environment at home, assisting with homework, and encouraging a thirst for knowledge. Your dedication is invaluable. Thank you!
• To the parents who have consistently attended parent-teacher meetings and open houses, asking insightful questions and seeking ways to support their child’s education, we extend our sincerest gratitude. Your partnership is cherished.
• Thank you, dear parents, for your active involvement in our parent-teacher association and school committees. Your valuable input and collaborative efforts have contributed to the growth and development of our school. We are grateful for your contributions.
• We would like to express our appreciation to the parents who have consistently shown their appreciation for our teachers and staff. Your kind words and gestures mean a lot and serve as a source of motivation. Thank you for your encouragement.
• Dear parents, your unwavering support, trust, and belief in our school and its mission have been instrumental in creating a positive educational experience for your child. We cannot thank you enough for your continued partnership.

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Appreciation Quotes to Parents from School

• “To the best parents in the world, thank you for entrusting us with your precious child’s education. Your support and involvement have been invaluable to their success.”
• “We are grateful for parents like you who prioritize their child’s education. Your dedication and encouragement make our job as educators even more rewarding.”
• “Thank you for being our partners in shaping the future of your child. Your involvement in their academic journey is truly commendable.”
• “Parents like you inspire us with your unwavering commitment to your child’s education. Your support plays a significant role in their growth and development.”
• “We are fortunate to have parents like you who consistently demonstrate their love and support for their child’s learning. Your involvement makes a difference.”
• “Thank you for trusting us to provide your child with a quality education. Your belief in our school and teachers is deeply appreciated.”
• “We appreciate parents like you who prioritize their child’s education and make it a priority in their lives. Your dedication sets a wonderful example.”
• “Thank you for being actively involved in your child’s education. Your partnership with us has helped create a nurturing and enriching learning environment.”
• “Parents like you make our school community stronger. Your contributions, whether big or small, have a lasting impact on the educational experience of all our students.”
• “We are grateful for parents who consistently show their support for their child’s education. Your involvement makes our school a better place for everyone.”
• “Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. Your confidence in our school and teachers is a testament to the strong partnership we share.”
• “Parents like you make our job as educators fulfilling and meaningful. Your active participation in your child’s learning journey is truly inspiring.”
• “We appreciate parents who go above and beyond to ensure their child receives the best education possible. Your commitment to their success is commendable.”
• “Thank you for your continuous support and encouragement. Your involvement in your child’s education makes a significant difference in their academic achievements.”
• “We are grateful for parents who actively participate in their child’s school life. Your presence and engagement contribute to a positive and nurturing learning environment.”
• “Parents like you are a constant source of inspiration. Your dedication to your child’s education sets a remarkable example for others.”
• “Thank you for being advocates for your child’s education. Your involvement in their academic journey helps us create a strong foundation for their future success.”
• “We appreciate parents who consistently demonstrate their commitment to their child’s learning. Your active participation ensures they receive the best education possible.”
• “Thank you for being partners in your child’s educational journey. Your support, guidance, and involvement are invaluable to their growth and development.”
• “Parents like you make our school community vibrant and supportive. Your dedication to your child’s education is deeply appreciated by all of us.”

How do you write a appreciation message to your parents from School?

• Dear Mom and Dad, I want to thank you for always supporting and encouraging me throughout my school journey. Your love and guidance have been invaluable. I appreciate everything you do for me.
• Mom and Dad, I am grateful for your unwavering belief in me. Your constant motivation has helped me excel in my studies and other activities. Thank you for being my biggest cheerleaders.
• To my wonderful parents, your sacrifices and hard work have made it possible for me to receive a quality education. I appreciate all the efforts you put into ensuring my success. Thank you!
• Dear Mom and Dad, your dedication to my education is truly commendable. Your willingness to go the extra mile to help me with my schoolwork has made a significant difference in my academic achievements. I am forever grateful.
• Mom and Dad, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your financial support. Your willingness to invest in my education has opened doors of opportunities for me. Thank you for prioritizing my future.
• To my loving parents, your constant presence at school events and parent-teacher meetings means the world to me. Your active involvement in my education shows me how much you care. Thank you for always being there.
• Dear Mom and Dad, I am grateful for the values and principles you have instilled in me. Your teachings have shaped my character and helped me navigate through school life. Thank you for being my moral compass.
• Mom and Dad, your words of encouragement have always motivated me to push my limits and strive for excellence. Your belief in my abilities has given me the confidence to overcome challenges. Thank you for your unwavering support.
• To my amazing parents, your unconditional love has been my anchor during my school years. Knowing that I have your support and love has given me the strength to overcome obstacles. Thank you for being my rock.
• Dear Mom and Dad, I appreciate your patience and understanding whenever I faced difficulties with my schoolwork. Your willingness to listen and provide guidance has helped me grow academically. Thank you for your endless patience.
• Mom and Dad, your sacrifices to provide me with a quality education have not gone unnoticed. I am aware of the countless hours you’ve worked and the compromises you’ve made. Thank you for your selflessness.
• To my dear parents, I am grateful for the opportunities you have given me. Your belief in my potential has inspired me to strive for greatness. Thank you for empowering me to reach for my dreams.
• Dear Mom and Dad, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the values you have taught me. Your emphasis on integrity, hard work, and kindness has shaped me into the person I am today. Thank you for your invaluable life lessons.
• Mom and Dad, your guidance in setting goals and planning for my future has been instrumental in my academic success. I am thankful for your wisdom and guidance. Thank you for helping me navigate my educational journey.
• To my incredible parents, I appreciate your constant encouragement to explore my interests and passions outside of academics. Your support in extracurricular activities has enriched my school experience. Thank you for nurturing my talents.
• Dear Mom and Dad, I am grateful for the sacrifices you have made to provide me with a safe and nurturing learning environment. Your commitment to my education has laid a strong foundation for my future. Thank you for everything.
• Mom and Dad, your belief in my abilities has inspired me to believe in myself. Your unwavering support has given me the confidence to pursue my dreams. Thank you for being my biggest motivators.
• To my amazing parents, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the countless hours you’ve spent helping me with my homework and projects. Your dedication to my academic success is truly remarkable. Thank you for your tireless efforts.
• Dear Mom and Dad, I am grateful for the values of perseverance and resilience you have taught me. Your example has shown me that setbacks are opportunities for growth. Thank you for teaching me to never give up.
• Mom and Dad, words cannot fully express my gratitude for your love, support, and guidance throughout my school years. You have been my pillars of strength, and I am forever thankful for your presence in my life. I love you both dearly.

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