Engage Families Before the First Day of School

Build strong family connections before the first day of school

Setting the tone for a great school year starts with engaging families even before the first day of school. By fostering trust, building relationships, and creating an open line of communication, you set the stage for a successful and harmonious partnership with parents and caregivers.

This free family engagement checklist is designed to help preschool teachers make those critical early connections. This thoughtful resource is packed with actionable steps to ensure families feel supported, informed, and excited about being part of your preschool community.

What's inside the checklist?

• Personalized outreach tips: Suggestions for writing meaningful welcome notes and messages.
• Technology setup guide: Step-by-step tips for introducing families to childcare apps and communication tools.
• Family resources: Ideas for sharing orientation materials, program calendars, and policies.
• First-day prep: Tasks for planning a smooth and welcoming first day for children and families.
• Communication reminders: Recommendations for scheduling one-on-one parent/guardian conversations before the school year starts.

Why download this free checklist?

With this free tool, you'll gain the confidence and clarity to connect with families, foster trust, and establish a community-focused culture within your school. A few benefits include:

• Build trust and openness with clear communication.
• Eliminate confusion with early onboarding tools.
• Strengthen family-teacher partnerships with easy-to-follow action items.
• Prepare families and children for a positive first day of school.

After downloading this free checklist, explore additional resources to streamline your childcare operations:

• Back-to-School Checklist for Childcare Providers
• Childcare and Preschool Supply List
  
• Emergency Contact Form Template
• Childcare Enrollment Forms
• Family Engagement Guide for Childcare Programs