Welcome Letter Assignment:

The Welcome Letter should be no more or less than four pages single spaced long, including any graphics or photos. While it is recommended to choose one age group from 2-4 years old and make the letter visually appealing for parents, please be reasonable with its use so as to not take up too much of the space with pictures, and limiting the written text as a result. Single-spaced with one-inch margins is expected, times new roman , 12 font. No NEED for a cover page.Needs to have a kid friendly boarder around the paper to present to parents at the open house.

Positive communication that conveys high expectations

Needs to be 4 page single spacedletter, addressing:

A) An introduction of yourself and the classroom:

2 single spaced paragraphs for this section.

B) Ways you will make children feel safe and comfortable:

3 single spaced paragraphs for this section (General set up of the classroom, the TYPE of learning like the "Reggio Emilia", the transition process, how to keep the children physically safe).

C) Goals for children: List 5-6 goals

1-2 single spaced paragraphs explaining 5-6 goals (including teaching social skills).

D) Educational supports for families

3 single spaced paragraphs on resources that families can access and get help with their own children at home.

E) Social supports and resources to assist families

3 single spaced paragraphs.