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Caring Conversations
An effective, at-a-glance way to enrich your communication with families.
Print and distribute this sheet to parents and ask them to return it to you, ideally before your first one-on-one conversation together. This can be an effective, at-a-glance way to enhance and enrich your communication, since you’ll have background in advance about:
- Home languages, culture, customs, and traditions
- What peaks their child’s interests
- What, in particular, upsets their child
- Anything else families would like you to know (often the most important and helpful pieces of information you’ll learn!)
![Printable activities for both inside and outside.](https://sesameworkshop.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/USSI_PNC-Printable-Thumbs-April-ENG-667x500.jpg)
Learn & Grow: Inside, Outside, on the Go
Learning can happen anytime, anywhere—inside, outside, or on the go!
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Just for Teachers: The Magic of Circle Time
Learning is all about relationships!
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Sesame Street Back to School Music Playlist
This curated playlist is perfect for both little learners and educators alike! A mix of energetic hits and mellow tunes sets the mood for getting into the learning groove.
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Learning Party Lyrics
Every day can be a celebration of learning. Keep the music going!
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Inside, Outside With Bert & Ernie
Children can play—and learn!—along with Bert and Ernie as they observe and notice, gather and collect, sort and match, and use clues that build reasoning skills.
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My Classroom Circle
Children can create their own unique circle canvas to share their favorite things with their classroom community... and see what they may have in common.
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Learning Party
When children feel welcome and included, school can feel like a learning party that they’re invited to each and every day!