Lesson Plan
Family Communication Toolkit
Equip 6th grade teachers to design and send a weekly family newsletter and establish a complementary digital portal tailored to middle school topics and communication needs.
Transparent, age-appropriate updates build trust with families of older students, keep them informed of complex learning goals and student progress, and foster collaboration to support adolescents’ academic growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Step 1: Introduce Communication Goals
5 minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Explore Newsletter Template
10 minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Practice Weekly Update Creation
8 minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Plan Digital Portal Setup
5 minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Reflect and Close
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Newsletter Template Walkthrough
Section 1: Warm Greeting
Section 2: Learning Objectives
Section 3: Activities & Highlights
Section 4: Upcoming Events & Reminders
Design Tips & Best Practices
Next Steps
Worksheet
Project Guide
