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Back to School Guide Canva
Back to School Guide Canva
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Back to School Guide Canva
This resource is designed to help childcare centers and preschools create a comprehensive and professional back-to-school packet for families. It includes all the essential materials you need to welcome new students and provide families with important information for a smooth start to the school year.
What’s Included in This Template:
Editable Pages: Customizable designs for a welcome letter, program overview, supply list, school calendar, and more.
Pre-Filled Text Suggestions: Ready-to-use content tailored for Toddler, 2-3-Year-Old, and Preschool classrooms, saving you time while allowing for personalization.
Engaging Visuals: Child-friendly graphics and layouts to make the packet approachable and fun for families.
How to Use This Template:
Customize the Content: Update the text to reflect your specific classroom, program details, and policies. Add your childcare center’s name, logo, and contact information where indicated.
Adjust the Design: Use Canva’s drag-and-drop features to tweak colors, fonts, or images to align with your center’s branding.
Download and Print: Once customized, download your packet as a PDF for digital distribution or print it for a physical handout.
Reuse and Update: The template is fully editable, so you can make changes year after year as needed.
Editable Resources Included:
1. Welcome Letter (One for each age group)
- Personal greeting from the teacher(s) introducing themselves and their teaching philosophy.
- A brief overview of what the child and family can expect during the school year.
- Encouragement for parents to participate in classroom activities.
2. Program Overview
- A typical daily schedule, including activity transitions, nap/rest time, and outdoor play.
- Goals for the year (e.g., social-emotional development, introduction to letters/numbers, fine/gross motor skills).
- Highlight special events like field trips, parent-teacher conferences, or family days.
4. First Day of School Checklist
- Clear instructions on what to bring:
o Backpack, change of clothes, comfort items (if allowed), and seasonal gear (e.g., sunscreen, winter boots).
5. Getting to Know Your Teacher
- Photos and bios of teachers, making it easier for families to get to know the team.
6. All About Me Form
- A fun questionnaire for parents to fill out about their child, including:
o Favorite activities, foods, and toys.
o Preferred calming strategies.
o Cultural or family traditions to incorporate in the classroom.
7. School Calendar
- Important dates (holidays, breaks, special events).
8. First Day Tips Parent Handout
- Guidance for a smooth transition, such as practicing goodbye routines or establishing a consistent morning routine.
9. Developmental Milestones (One for each age group)
- General benchmarks to help parents understand what skills their child will focus on.
10. Program Learning Goals Parent Handout (One for each age group)
- General benchmarks to help parents understand what skills their child will focus on.
11. Student Name Tag Templates
- A name tag for the first day.
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