What would you want to know about your child’s teacher?

[kim22]

I’m writing a welcome letter to my preschool families. I always did this in middle school but that was more about my expectations of the kids. I feel like with 3 year olds who may be non-verbal, I should share a little more about myself? The kids will be bussed so the parents won’t really even see me or have quick conversations at drop off/pick up. I will have 15 minute virtual meet and greets with each family the day before the kids start but I’m hoping to use that time to learn more about the kids. What would you want to know from a teacher? TIA

[nam2013]

Informal or formal? Informal, a little bit about their personal life, if they have kids, hobbies, age. I’d also love to know why you’d want to work with that age group (amazing, I’m jealous).

During these times what I really like is to get an insight in what the daily schedule is like. It’s more conversation provoking to ask ‘did you make bread today’ ‘how was painting?’ (knowing they did) than just ask ‘how was school?’. They sing a lot our school, and normally we get to be there in the morning, that’s not the case of course now, so I love that they would give us the songs they’re singing at the moment, so I can sing them for the kids too at bedtime. But I’m not sure that is what you meant 🙈.

[guster]

I agree with @nam. I'd want to know about your family and what you do for fun/hobbies. I'm guessing this is the first time many of these kids will be in school and it might help ease some of the parents nerves to know you did this before and have also been through it with your own brood.
And on the academic end of things, I'd like to know upfront what the schedule is, how often you'll communicate with parents and how (weekly newsletter, fliers in a backpack, text messages or an app), and I'd want to know how you'd like to hear from us (the parents).

[kim22]

nam2013 and guster that is all great thanks. I’d be up for sharing my kid’s ages and what schools they go to but I’m nervous it will scare parents that I have a lot of potential covid exposure because honestly, it scares me how much exposure we will have being in 5 schools this year.

I have a 5 day training the last week of the month which I found out I’m getting paid for. I wish it had been sooner so I could plan better.

[inthekitty]

I think it'd be fine to say something generic like how many kids you have and the age-range. I always love to hear about animals/pets. A little about your experience and what brought you to this population of kiddos. Maybe something about your teaching style.

[jewels]

kim22 this is great. Our school highlights a different teacher weekly in the PTA newsletter and I love reading them. It's usually a quick highlight with kids/family info, favorite book and few little fun facts. I might want to know something like why you love teaching too. Something about summers at the Jersey Shore (to show a bit of your personality)

[wineallthetime]

I'd want to know if you're vaccinated and how serious you're taking Covid, but this may not be the appropriate place for that!

Agree with a bit about your family and your hobbies!

[kim22]

Aug 17, 2021 6:28:17 GMT -6 wineallthetime said:

I'd want to know if you're vaccinated and how serious you're taking Covid, but this may not be the appropriate place for that!

Agree with a bit about your family and your hobbies!

I want to make the whole letter this but not sure I am allowed. I al kinda hoping I can sneak it in to the family meet and greets. I also will have a para would I will not meet until the day before we start and I have everything crossed that person will be vaccinated and responsible.

[wedding]

I just got Cs letter and she included a pic of her dog. That won me over!

[tgrimes]

Tell them about your kids, favorite color, favorite food, etc. Both my kids love reading about their teachers.

[nam2013]

Oh and I like knowing when a teachers birthday is. I like sending the kid to school with a little card or something .

[tgrimes]

I’m going to message you what I got from M’s teacher today.

[tgrimes]

I sent you a message. Let me know if you didn’t get it.