Lesson Plan

Family Communication Toolkit

Teachers will learn to create and launch a weekly classroom newsletter and digital portal to keep families informed about 1st grade learning goals and student progress, practicing template use and portal setup.

Consistent, transparent communication strengthens home–school partnerships, boosts family engagement, and supports student achievement by keeping parents informed and involved.

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Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Setup

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objectives

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Newsletter Drafting

10 minutes

Step 3

Portal Setup Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Share, Reflect & Next Steps

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Newsletter Template Walkthrough

1. Template Overview

2. Customizing the Header

3. Editing the Learning Goals

4. Adding Student Highlights

5. Formatting & Design Tips

6. Exporting & Sharing

7. Next Steps & Support

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Worksheet

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Project Guide

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