Parent-Teacher Moments
Watch important everyday, informal interactions between parents and teachers.
As you watch these everyday, informal interactions between parents and teachers, reflect on how you communicate with parents, and consider new ways to do so.
It can be hard to share information with a child’s parents when we speak different languages. Consider some of these strategies:
- Welcome families. Smile and show families that you recognize their importance in a child’s school readiness. If possible, learn some key words in their language, as well as cultural norms involved with saying hello and goodbye. Introduce families that share the same language.
- Use technology. Use language apps to translate texts or e-mails.
- Use visuals. Using photographs, children’s artwork, and video will help you share information about children’s strengths and needs.
Learn & Grow: Inside, Outside, on the Go
Learning can happen anytime, anywhere—inside, outside, or on the go!
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!
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.
Provider-Parent Communications Log
A printable page to help parents and caregivers communicate about a child’s day.
Digital Art Maker: 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.
Just for Teachers: The Magic of Circle Time
Learning is all about relationships!
