Blogging

I have always thought that the greatest tool at my disposal for my students is their parents. Communication with parents is extremely important in all grades but especially so in Kindergarten. Often I will get calls or emails from parents wondering if what their child told them is actually true. Is tomorrow really pajama day? Does my child really get to bring a toy to school? While the majority of what our students tell us is true, we must often take what they think they know with a grain of salt. I have found that weekly communication with all parents is very effective. Parents appreciate being "in the loop" when it comes to what their child is learning at school, how they can help at home, and the important events that are coming up.

As a result, I email a weekly newsletter to all of the parents in my classroom. I include important information and a run down of what we have been learning about that week. This has been a great way to keep my parents informed. However, I often find myself wishing I could do more. I follow many educational and lifestyle blogs and enjoy catching up with them each day. I especially love to check out pictures about what is happening in their classrooms and lives. I am very excited to create my own blog which I plan to use for a similar purpose.

I look forward to making this blog into another tool to reach all of my students' parents and family members. I think it will be fun to share daily happenings, pictures, and other important information. In a digital age where information comes at you at warp speed, I think that families appreciate getting a look into their child's life at school each day. I am excited to develop this blog and make it into a great resource for parents!