Writing Notes to Preschoolers

Postcard: What's The Buzz?

Preschoolers love getting mail that is just for them. Keeping in touch with your preschoolers through the mail lets the preschooler and the parents know how much you care.

Why?
The benefits of writing notes reach far beyond just making a child happy to receive mail. Notes are a great way to inform families about your class. Notes also serve to strengthen relationships with both children and parents. Today’s young families are among the busiest people anywhere; they want information that is quick and relevant. A short note written to a child can help parents participate in the learning that takes place in your classroom each week.

When?
The obvious occasions for writing notes are absences, illnesses, holidays, and birthdays. However, you have many other opportunities to send a card to a child. Consider sending notes to children who have just become big brothers or sisters. You might also send a note to a child who has lost his first tooth or when he goes on a trip. Preschoolers will be thrilled if you remember special events in their lives with a note. But even everyday events offer opportunities to let them know you care.

How?
Worried that you will not know what to write? Keep your notes short, simple, and personal. Try a few of the following suggestions:

• Send a card just to let preschoolers know how much you enjoyed working puzzles with them last Sunday.
• Use language the child will understand.
• Be specific. Mention books or activities the child enjoys or has been involved in lately. Tell Jacob how you enjoyed reading to him on Sunday.
• Include stories of recent events. A child who was absent will enjoy reading about what happened when the puppy visited your class last week.
• Share information about upcoming activities. Let children know that you will be having a special snack on Sunday as you study about the little boy who shared his lunch with a crowd.
• Highlight learning that is taking place in your class. Include a finger play, song, or Bible verse from your current unit and encourage children to learn it for Sunday’s session.
• Include some of the child’s artwork or a photograph of a recent happening in Sunday School.

Include Bible Phrases

It really does not matter why, when, or how you write notes to preschoolers. It only matters that you do. So get out the cards and get started.