The Big Idea: Thoughtful, proactive communication with families helps you build strong bridges between home and school.
Caring Conversations
Download printable
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 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!)
