1. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Chapter 9: Informal Communication with Families

2. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Importance of Communication Communication techniques are one-way and two-way Need for variety of communication techniques Teachers must take initiative

3. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Communication Techniques Daily conversations are preferable when possible Teacher strategies to initiate Telephone calls For keeping in touch with good news Personal notes Preprinted “happygrams” are less personal

4. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Communication Techniques (continued) Bulletin boards Visible, frequently changed, take-away articles Electronic communication Mindful of privacy issues and family access Daily news flash Keep parents informed for “car talk”

5. Copyright © 2007 Thomson Delmar Learning, a division of Thomson Learning Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Communication Techniques (continued) Newsletters Give parents information and chances to reinforce learning at home Traveling suitcases, libraries, and literacy activities Enhance parent-child communication Classroom displays Suggestion boxes