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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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How To Create Kindergarten Homework That Parents And Kids Will Love

Kindergarten homework is not developmentally appropriate.  There I said it.  Five-year-olds are not meant to sit down to do paper and pencil tasks about reading and writing.  Somewhere along the way, someone who was most definitely not a kindergarten teacher decided that five and six-year-olds MUST read by the end of kindergarten. 

This created unrealistic expectations of teachers to somehow overcome brain science and teach students how to read.  Teachers began assigning sight word homework in addition to leveled readers and math worksheets.  Suddenly, kindergarten kids have as much homework as older elementary students.  Yet, there are no studies to support the notion that homework in kindergarten helps kids to achieve more. 

Some teachers have stopped assigning homework altogether but others are required to assign kindergarten homework.  Read on to find developmentally appropriate ways to assign kindergarten homework that parents will love.

Teachers Under Pressure

The pressure put on teachers to have all kindergarten students meet the same high academic standards at the same time is completely unrealistic.  Then that pressure was transferred to teachers who decided that in order to achieve this goal, they needed to share the responsibility with parents.  Then parents decided that they need  kindergarten homework to help them to achieve this goal.

This notion isn't all bad.   Sharing learning responsibilities with families is a productive way to help students achieve and giving parents activities and skills to practice at home is certainly helpful.   The problem is that we've lost sight of what we know is natural child development.   

So what can teachers do to help their young students to practice skills at home but still allow them to be kids?  We can start by giving students a variety of homework options rather than requirements.  In distance learning or remote learning situations, teachers are under even more pressure!  Check out this page for some distance learning types for Kindergarten teachers. 

Keep Homework Fun!

Kids work hard all day (or for half the day) at school.  They don't need to go home to sit with worksheets and pencils to continue to practice sight words (which the latest brain research doesn't support anyway, but that's a blog post for another day). 

In school, we know that all kids have different learning styles so we need to remember this when assigning homework.   Sending the same worksheet with each student is not differentiating.  You can differentiate homework by giving students options and allowing families to choose the activities that are the best fit for their students.

Keep “assignments” fun and engaging with a variety of ways to practice important foundational skills.  Think about how you design engaging centers and apply that to homework.  Practice writing letters and numbers in sand, finger paint or shaving cream!  Create math problems with toys or breakfast cereal.  Play games with dice to develop number sense and social skills like taking turns.  There are so many fun possibilities!

Give Families Homework Options!

Think about your academic goals for the week or the month.  Then create a list of 15 – 20 choices full of skills you want your students to practice.  This can be a list, a chart, or even a calendar!  You can send this list home to give families options and give kids some choice in their assignments. 

You can choose to include only academic tasks but I like to include some more developmentally appropriate skills that are often overlooked.  Skills like memorizing phone numbers and addresses are important things kids do not often do anymore.  You can add life skills like practice playing games (winning and losing with grace), tying shoes, helping to fold laundry and more.

I try to limit paper-pencil options.  However, when I do include them, I try to keep them open-ended.  For example, instead of practicing writing letters with a pencil, encourage students to write letters in sand or pudding.  If you want kids to practice writing, give them fun writing prompts or open-ended options.  For math practice, instead of doing a page of addition problems, have students tell and solve their own addition story problems using their favorite toys.  There are a lot of easy, no extra materials needed ways to practice these skills that won't stress kindergarten kids or parents.

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Time is one of the biggest challenges any teacher faces.  Finding time to rework your kindergarten homework assignments is difficult.  I can help!  Sign up for my e-mail list here and I will send you a completely free, editable homework menu to try in your classroom!  If you don't have time to create your own, I have monthly homework menus in my TPT store.  You can check them out here. 

I am hopeful that the pendulum is swinging back to more developmentally appropriate practices in kindergarten.  I'm happy to see that many districts across the country are returning to play-based learning in kindergarten.  This gives me hope!  In the meantime, let's try some new homework options for our youngest students.  What other suggestions do you have for homework in kindergarten?  I'd love to hear them!

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Your first statement in the last paragraph says it all! I have been making some noise about developmentally appropriate practices for years. We are beginning our school year with testing, testing, testing! I will be teaching students face to face and online at the same time. I have no idea where to start so I decided to do some research and found your site. I'm liking what I'm seeing so far. Please keep up the good work!!

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by Lynn Hahn | Aug 21, 2017 |

                                                                                                       August 21, 2017

Dear Parents,

Your child brought home their first Words Their Way spelling words. The Words Their Way program teaches students the importance of word study through phonics, vocabulary and the study of word patterns and their meaning.  The main benefit of Words Their Way is that it differentiates instruction, allowing each child to work at their appropriate instructional level.

Your student will been given an initial spelling inventory to help guide us in placing them into a group of words.  Students will begin working with a different group of words each week.  Word work will include sorting their words into categories, and noticing similarities and differences between words that sound alike. They will also write sentences.

Students will continue to have weekly spelling homework, and spelling tests.   Spelling tests will be on Fridays.  For each spelling test, we will ask students to spell a random group of 10 of their words for the week.  The main purpose of these spelling tests will be to help guide each student’s instruction, versus memorization of the words.

Words Their Way focuses less on memorization and more on allowing students to have a more hands-on approach to their learning. The Words Their Way program encourages family support at home.  Weekly homework expectations is below this letter.

I am excited about the opportunity to work with your child using Words Their Way .  If you have any questions about Words Their Way , please feel free to contact me.

Each night of the week your child is expected to do a different activity to ensure that the words on their list and the word pattern of the week is mastered. These activities have been modeled and practiced in school, so your child can teach you how to do them.  One sentence per word is due on Friday.  The sentences should be written in the word work journal.

– Your child will sort their words into categories like the ones we did in school. Your child should read each word aloud during this activity. Ask your child to explain to you why the words are sorted in a particular way; what does the sort reveal about spelling in general? Ask the student to sort them again as fast as possible. You may want to time them.

– Do a “Write Sort”

– Your child should lay down the header (bolded) words or letters to help distinguish each rule.

– Child reads the word out loud and puts into the correct category.

-Adult will check to see if the word is in the correct category.  

– Child will write down the sort in the word work journal.

– Do a “Blind Sort” with your child.

        -Lay down the header (bolded) words to help distinguish each rule.

        -Adult will read the word aloud and the child will point to the category it belongs to. Adult will put down the word after the child has pointed to the correct category and the child will move the word under the appropriate heading.

        -If your child makes an error without seeing the word, show the word and have them sort it, but then try the blind sort again with words that they miss with their initial try.

-Do a “ blind write sort”.

        -Use the list of spelling words from Monday.

        -As you call out the words in a random order, students should write them in      categories, identifying the similarities between the words.

        -Call out any words your child misspells a second or even a third time.

-Do a “Speed Sort” 3 times

– Lay out the headings

– Students sort the words as fast as they can three times

– Write down how long each sort took

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Your Last Day of Kindergarten (A Letter to my Students)

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Every year the last day of school seems to arrive so quickly! No matter how rough the school year may have been, I always get so wistful about how much my Kindergarten students have grown and changed since they first stepped foot in my classroom. It feels like I just sent my students home with the letter for our first day of school . I tried to put my feelings into words in the form of a Last Day of Kindergarten Letter for my Students and am now offering you a free printable version below!

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Dear Kindergartners,

You will probably never see this letter, but I wish I could put it in a time capsule and save it for you when you are older and can better understand the significance of this year you just completed. 9 months ago you walked into this place called “Kindergarten.” Many of you were scared. Some of you cried and didn’t want to stay. Yet, you stayed. I held your hand while you said goodbye to your family and let you sit next to me on the carpet while you were sad. We read a story together and played a game to learn everyone’s name.

In our time together, you learned what it meant to sit in a circle, walk in a line, hold a pencil, use scissors, zip up your coat, and be part of a group. You learned how to read, became mathematicians, scientists, inquirers, and more. You learned what it meant to be a friend. You played with others, took turns, worked through problems, and practiced patience.

You smiled, laughed, and sometimes cried. Not all of our days were easy, but most of our days were filled with learning, excitement, and happiness. You gave me lots of hugs and high fives, and still called me “Teacher” no matter how many times I told you my name.

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Fast forward 9 months and many of you are losing teeth! Some of you are 6 years old now, and all of you are nearly 1st graders. Time has seemed to fly by, and while I am excited for summer, I sometimes wish for time to slow down just a bit so we could have a little more time together. Yet, I know you are ready to go. Our time together is complete. Before you go, please remember that I believe in you and know you are capable of great things.

I know that much of this year will fade from your memories with the passage of time. Some of this year will perhaps fade from my memory as well, but I hope that we see each other again. I hope that if we do, whether you are 7 or 27, we can look at one another with a smile and remember that Once Upon a Time, you were 5, and Once Upon a Time, I was your teacher.

Until that day,

Your Kindergarten Teacher

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This letter summoned up everything I have always wanted to say. Thank you for sharing it with us. I cried as I read it aloud to my parents and so did a few of them. Very beautifully written. I let them know it was written by a kinder teacher and not me. Thank you.

Hi Tanya, Thank you SO much for taking the time to leave a comment and let me know that you read the letter aloud – I am so thankful that it was meaningful to you and the parents of your students! I really appreciate your thoughtful words!

Beautiful!! I Love The "teacher" name, hence the name of my blog! Doesn't matter how many times you tell them your name, we are still "teacher!" 🙂

haha exactly! They still always call us teacher! 🙂

Thank you for taking one more thing off my plate for year end….this is lovely, thank you for sharing!

You are so welcome! I am so glad you will be able to use it!

This so perfectly states everything that I am feeling as I wind down from my first year teaching Kindergarten! Although it was slightly different for me since I became their teacher in November, you took my thoughts and put them so beautifully into words. Thank you for sharing! I am tagging you on my blog for credit.

Hi Rebecca! Congrats on completing a great year in Kindergarten! Thanks so much for your kind words. If you are blogging your own letter, that is so nice of you to credit this post. I am not sure what your plans are, but I just wanted to remind you that this printable letter cannot be uploaded anywhere else on the internet please. Thanks so much! Have a wonderful summer!

This is so sweet!!! It is definitely hard to say bye to our kindergarten friends!! We have seen them grow SO much throughout the year! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂

Thank you Heather! It is definitely hard to say goodbye, even though we may be excited for summer!

I LOVE this Alex! I got tears in my eyes reading this. I especially love how you ended it with the "Once Upon a Time" sayings. Great post!

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Thanks so much Suzanne! I really appreciate your kind words!

Love it! Why is it always so hard to say goodbye.

~Laura Luv My Kinders

Isn't it though? It is so hard every year! Even though we are ready for summer, there is always a bit of sadness on that last day, and happiness too!

Aww I love it!

Thank you Aide! I appreciate you taking the time to read it!

Aww I love this! It's beautifully written and so captures that bittersweet feeling of letting kiddos go at the end of the year.

– Miss Giraffe

Thank you so much! I always get emotional at the end of the year – goodbyes are definitely hard, even though we are excited for summer!

That is the sweetest letter! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to read! I really appreciate it. 🙂

This is perfect!

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. 🙂

This is perfect. Love from Sri Lanka.

We are so happy to hear that you love this letter! Have a great day! 🙂

Thanks so much Carrie!

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My preschoolers ASK for homework.  They want to be just like their big brother or sister and do homework.  They have also figured out that when their brothers or sisters do homework, they get extra one-on-one time with their mom or dad, so I created these preschool reading logs.

Preschoolers need developmentally appropriate learning time at home with mom and dad!  For homework, each month, I send home a Monthly Home Readings Log, and the kids LOVE it!  Each time a child “reads” or has a book read to them at home, they color a small picture on the reading log.

Once they have colored all the pictures for that month, they can bring them back to school to show the class (if the teacher wishes).  We do a cheer for the students at our morning meeting if they bring it back to school.  It will be simple, quick, and recognize the student for reading at home!  I tape the reading logs to their cubbies and make a big deal about them each month.  Reading logs are the perfect homework for busy families and my little learners!

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Preschool Reading Logs

The monthly reading logs do not include dates so that you can use them year after year!  Just print, copy, and send home!  Print them on brightly colored paper to make them stand out.

Three Sets of Reading Logs to choose from: • Reading Logs with 20 items to color each month • Reading Logs with 15 items to color each month • Reading Logs with 10 items to color each month

Reading at home can make a BIG impact in a child’s school success!  For a preschooler or kindergartner, just reading 10-15 can make an impact on their reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, sense of story, phonemic awareness, and writing!  Plus, it is quality family time at home!

I also send home Parent Handouts throughout the year attached to my newsletters and at parent-teacher conferences.  It gives families ideas on simple activities they can do at home to help their child develop the skills they need.  You can read all about them HERE or buy them HERE.

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The first month I send the reading logs home, I attach the “Reading at Home” two-page parent note.  The parent letter has reading and comprehension strategies, strategies to help their child develop as a reader, tips for making a home reading nook, a list of ways to make reading an adventure, and a list of media they can read other than books!

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Summer Packet

Send home this Summer Packet at the end of the year for parents and students to work on during the summer, if they choose.

Many parents aren’t sure what to do with young children to promote learning in the summer, and tend to resort to worksheets and flashcards. Hopefully this packet provides them with fun, hands-on learning activities. Find more End of Year Activities .

There is a Spanish version of this Summer Packet also — scroll down!

Updated 5/1/17.

PERMISSION FOR USING THE PRE-K SUMMER PACKET In a nutshell: You may copy and send a paper copy home to parents. You MAY NOT republish this and claim it as your own work. You MAY NOT sell this summer packet to parents. You may not distribute this electronically. Click here to download the full terms.

Download the Complete Pre-K Summer Packet

You can download and print the complete Summer Packet here or scroll down to get the individual pieces. There is also an editable parent letter file that you can download if you need it (under the “Parent Letter” section).

Download: Complete Pre-K Summer Packet

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Get the Individual Pieces of the Summer Packet

Parent letter.

Send home a parent note explaining the purpose of a summer packet, and a list of the materials enclosed. Here is a downloadable copy of the parent letter that you can print to send home to parents. There is a PDF file as well as editable Word and PowerPoint (PPT) files. With the PPT file, you can easily drag and drop the clipart of your choice onto the page.

Activity Booklet

Send home a booklet with several activities parents can do at home with their children. I also include a book list and website list.

Download: Summer Activities Pack

Rhyming Cards

Include a set of rhyming cards are in the packet for children to practice matching rhyming words. You can have kids cut out and glue these to die cut shapes, then send them in the Summer Packet. Or, to save time, just add the sheet to the packet.

Download: Rhyming Cards

Summer Book Bingo

Parents can randomly choose a book activity on this chart to do with their child during the summer. After they have read the book/completed the activity, the child can either color that square or stick a sticker over the square. They get bingo when the whole bingo chart is full.

Download: Summer Book Bingo

Ocean Animal Race (Counting Game)

This is a printable dice game children can play for counting and numeral recognition practice. To play, children roll a dotted game die. The child counts the dots on the die, and circles the number they rolled. They continue rolling and circling the number until one of the ocean animals wins. Directions are printed on the game for parents.

Download: Ocean Race Game

Print and copy the grid game onto card stock paper for each child and add stickers for decoration. I use stickers of popular characters to spark their interest in the game (Barbie, Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc). Last year, when a child mentioned gifts in class, I had another child thank me for the Scooby Doo game, even though that wasn’t the end-of-year gift I had given them. You can either include dice (the Dollar Tree sells packs of them) or a home-made spinner. To play a Grid Game, children roll the die or spin the spinner and count out the correct amount of pieces to place in each grid. Play continues until the grid is full. Children practice one-to-one correspondence, numeral identification, and counting. If you prefer, you can print out ready-made grid games here  and more grid games here .

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Nursery Rhyme Parent Handout

This is a sample of nursery rhymes that parents can recite with their child. At the top, it tells parents (very simply) that nursery rhymes are important for increasing reading ability.

Download: Nursery Rhyme Handout

Roll and Write Games

Include one or more Roll and Write Games. This is a fun way to encourage kids to write. If possible, include a letter dice, which you can make with a wooden cube or foam cube. In the past, I’ve found foam cubes at the Dollar Tree. I have lots of blackline printable Roll and Write Games here , and there are many themes available.

For more writing, you could even include some of these Writing Printables .

Pipe Cleaners

The pipe cleaners are included for letter and numeral formation. This is also explained in the parent letter.

Emergent Reader Books

Include one or two printable emergent reader books. You can find some for free on The Measured Mom here .

Spray-paint lima beans so that they have a different color on each side. Children use them for counting, patterning, grid games, etc. They can use them in a toss game by tossing the beans on the table and counting how many of each color. They can also be used for comparing more/less/same.

Extra Weekly Readers

If you have any leftover Weekly Readers, add these to the packet.

Spanish Pre-K Summer Packet

The Spanish edition of the Pre-K Summer Packet is now available, and it’s free! Just click the button to download.

Download: Spanish Pre-K Summer Packet

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15 Brilliant Examples of Teacher Introduction Letters to Parents

Get ready for the new school year!

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.

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By laura skopec.

Dear Preschool Homework,

I see that your instructions are addressed to me, the parent, so I feel it is appropriate that we speak directly. I want to express my appreciation for all that you have done for our family.

My son’s grasp of the English language has grown dramatically since you entered our lives. Under your tutelage, his constant stream of nonsense about trucks or rescuing trucks or smashing trucks is almost 50 percent real, intelligible words. He also interrupts every book, television show, and movie to yell that he found a letter C, even if no letter C is present. Though he spends eight hours per day in the company of professional teachers, I believe it is the 30 seconds he spends scribbling on your worksheets at home that is making the difference between academic success and life as a preschool drop-out.

You seem to have almost magical powers, Preschool Homework. Before you, my son spent his evenings spreading LEGOs across the entire house, inventing games that only he can win, and crying uncontrollably because he wanted grilled cheese for dinner, not mac and cheese — even though they are the same fucking thing. When you are here, he tells me he hates me, throws a crayon at my head, and then hides in his room. Voilà! You have magically transformed a preschooler into a teenager.

My marriage is also stronger under your influence. Whereas my husband and I never used to fight about pieces of paper, cotton balls, or glue sticks, we now argue regularly about you and your components. Expressing your feelings is healthy in a marriage, especially if those feelings are unmitigated rage about the supply list for your 20 Winter Break worksheets.

Speaking of Winter Break, I want to congratulate you on that particularly creative packet. My son absolutely loathes crafts, so your relentless progression of cutting, gluing, and painting gave us a great alternative to time-outs for the break. It also led to our son volunteering for a brand-new chore called, “Find all of the half-dried glue spots around the house and deposit a single Cheerio in each one.” As you know, chores are very important for developing responsibility.

Finally, Preschool Homework, unlike families enrolled in those lazy school districts with achievement-killing policies like, “No homework until sixth grade,” you have given our family a huge head start on academic competition, self-destructive behavior, and parental and child burnout. Perhaps most importantly, my son now has a near-genius-level understanding of the mechanics of bribery and extortion, which will serve him well in his future career as a District Attorney prosecuting white-collar crime. That dream is only possible, though, if he finishes his fucking homework.

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First Day of School Letter to Parents: How To, Templates & Examples

Parental involvement is a key component in the growth, success and wellbeing of children. It is the collective effort of the school administration, teachers and parents that helps raise children in the best possible way. But, one of the toughest parts of being a teacher is working with parents to bring out the best in their children when they are starting new.

However, you can burn these bridges by creating an open and clear line of communication with the parents. As an educator, it’s not always possible to meet with parents face to face. But, you can always choose to write a letter and communicate with them.

It is this specific need that has given birth to the concept of welcoming parents and students through a first day of school letter. Letters like these not only help teachers introduce themselves to parents, but also offer a good way to break the communication barrier with them.

What is a First Day of School Letter to Parents?

A first day of school letter to parents is a letter that is written by teachers to welcoming parents and their children as they begin a new year at school. First day of school letters to parents can also include a listing of school policies, curriculums etc. But, it’s not just about this!

The first day of school letter to parents serves more than one purpose. Let’s find out why a first day of school letter to parents is so important?

Importance of the First Day of School Letter to Parents

A first day of school letter to parents works as a first step to reach out to parents and establish a communication with them. It lays the foundation to building a positive relationship with parents. Along with this, it also helps quell all their nervousness as their child enters a new phase of life.

It is nice for parents to know the people that’ll be teaching their children and letters like these are the best way to do it. Above all, a first day of school letter to parents communicates how much the school administration values support from parents.

Tips for Writing an Effective First Day of School Letter to Parents

As the first day of school letter to parents is sent at the beginning of the new school year, you must be aware of certain things while putting across your thoughts. You might want to avoid anything that can upset the parents or lower their morale.

Here are some quick tips that’ll come handy while writing a first day of school letter to parents:

• Begin with a Brief Introduction: The first day of school letter to parents must begin with a brief introduction of the teacher. You can write about your skills or experience in the teaching field. Parents are always curious to know about the people who’re schooling their kids and a short introduction will do great help to build their trust.
• Welcoming Tone: Teachers should write the first day of school letter to parents in a tone that is welcoming and warm. Always start the letter on a positive note, as the main purpose of the letter is to cheer them up. Moreover, the letter should positively convey that you equally value their child’s education and personal growth.
• Easily Comprehensible: Whether you are writing about your goals as a teacher or about the school environment, the letter must always be easily comprehensible by the parents and students. Its recommended that you keep the letter brief and use simple language to express your thoughts.
• Convey the Importance of Parental Involvement: The letter should be able to convey how much the teacher values the support of parents throughout their child’s learning journey. Through these letters, you can also suggest parents how to enhance their kid’s learning at home. But, also express your desire to help so that your letter doesn’t sound as if you’re placing the full responsibility on parents.

First Day of School Letter to Parents Templates

Whether it’s the first day of kindergarten or the 5 th grade, the first day of school is always an emotional time for most parents. As for teachers, welcoming a new bunch of students with every new session can be equally nerve wracking! So, if you’re struggling to write an effective first day of school letter to parents, you can get some ideas through all these first day of school letter to parent templates.

Template #1

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),

My name is ____________ and I am so happy to be a part of the ______ grade team. Most of all, I am thrilled to teach your child for the upcoming session!

It’s going to be a fun-filled year, packed with lots of learning and new adventures. I can’t wait to get to know your child and share what’s all is in store for the coming year. But, before that I would love to introduce myself. I was born in ________ and did my graduation from ________________. I live in __________ and started teaching almost 3 years ago.

The first day of school has arrived and I’m sure your mind is racing with questions. However, it’s time to take a deep breath and calm down. Your child is in good hands and I am sure we’ll work together as a team to making his new learning journey as smooth and amazing as possible.

I am so happy to welcome your child to the first day of school! Looking forward to hearing from you and kick starting your child’s first day of school in the most awesome way!

Have a great day!

 ______________ (Teacher’s name)

Template #2

I am _______ , your child’s teacher for the upcoming school year. I would like to begin with congratulating you for your son’s/daughter’s admission to the new session!

I am really looking forward to working with you to help your child succeed in both academics and extra-curricular activities. I have been teaching for 5 years now, but every new session feels like a fresh new beginning for me. I am sure you are too looking forward to your child’s first day of school with equal joy and excitement!

In order to do my best as a teacher, any information to help guide me would be excellent! Please feel free to share any details or likes/dislikes you think may benefit your child.

If you have any concerns or queries, just let me know!

My email address: _____________

Yours Sincerely,

 _____________________

Template #3

Hello! __________(Parent(s)/Guardian(s) name)

My name is ____________ , and I am writing this letter to welcoming your child to his/her first day at school.

I am glad to have this opportunity to write to you and convey my best wishes to you and your child. With this letter, I ask you to work with me in creating the best possible learning environment for your child.

I will only have your child for a year, but my goal is to make a contribution that lasts a lifetime. I believe that the best teaching environment is one that makes a child feel at home. Most importantly, I believe in bringing all children together in forming a learning community that unites without losing their unique qualities.

Feel free to write to me about your child. I look forward to an amazing partnership in your child’s learning journey.

 _______________

Email address: _________________

Template #4

My name is _____________ and I am so excited to be your child’s teacher this year. I am sure this school year is going to be really amazing as we’ll learn along with having a lot of fun along the way!

With the first day of school approaching, I am all excited to get to know your child and contribute to his/her overall growth.

I have been teaching at ______________ for ___ years now and with every passing year I love teaching more and more. I love working with young minds and hone their skills to help them become bright and sharp.

This year is going to be a great one. I hope you are just as excited as I am to begin this new journey together. My best wishes to you and your child for the first day at school.

___________________

Template #5

Dear ____________ ,

It is a pleasure to have your child in my class this year. I am looking forward to working with you and your child as you prepare for the first day at school.

Before ___________ (Present school name) I was teaching in ______(Previous school name). This is my 2 nd year as a grade _____ teacher. I have always believed that when I teach, I also learn. So, my growth is only possible when I and my students become one team in the entire process of learning.

I am always amazed how the youngest of learners are able to shine bright with the constant support of parents and teachers. So, I am looking forward to stay in touch with you as your child learns how to reach for the stars.

Yours Sincerely

____________

Template #6

Dear Parents/Guardian,

My name is __________ and I have been teaching in ___________ (school name) for over 7 years. I welcome you and your child to our little family at (school name) as I look forward to helping your child reach his/her full potential.

My objective as a teacher is to guide your child towards success, both academically and personally. I will do my best to ensure your child’s attentive participation in class. I also look forward to your cooperation in this whole process, so we can work together to help your child excel and grow in the best possible way.

Please feel free to write to me, as I’d love to stay in touch discussing your child’s progress in the upcoming session.

Best wishes

Template #7

Dear Parents,

I am _________ , and I’ll be teaching your child at ___________. I am excited to welcome you and your child to this wonderful new journey.

I want you to keep all your stress away, as I’ll do my best to walk by your child’s side throughout this new journey. I am sure you’ll be a proud parent when you’ll watch your child learn and grow with every passing day.

I believe in creating a thriving environment for children, which is only possible when parents and teachers are one unit. So, I’ll look forward to hearing back from you so we can do our best to make way for your child’s academic success and behavioral growth.

If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to write back to me. Wishing you and your child all the best for a bright future!

Yours sincerely

_________________

Template #8

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to ___ grade!

I am really looking forward to this new school year and hope you’re equally excited too! From learning new things to making new friends, there is a lot that’s waiting for your child on his/her first day of school.

As an educator, my goal is to inspire your child to work sincerely and become a curious learner. I believe it’s equally important for kids to get along with others as much it is to shine independently. I’ll be working really hard to bring out the best in your child and as well hope for your involvement throughout the session. I am looking forward to working with you as a partner and share the responsibility of your child’s success and growth in the best way.

I am glad to welcome you all to the first day of school and can’t wait to get started already! Thank you for your support and looking forward to meeting you. Sincerely

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