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!)
Learn & Grow: Inside, Outside, on the Go
Learning can happen anytime, anywhere—inside, outside, or on the go!
Look Up, Look Down
Counting Outdoors: Memory Match
A concentration-style counting game featuring things children see in the natural world.
A Walk Around the Block
An article exploring opportunities for outdoor learning.
Focus & Observe
An article on building science skills with a fun and simple prop.
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.
Learning Party Lyrics
Every day can be a celebration of learning. Keep the music going!
