* Thank you for sharing your child with me this year. Parents are the child's first and most important teacher. I want to support you in that role.
* I will pray for your child! Being part of your child's life journey is a privilege.
* Lets communicate. I will share your child's discoveries, achievements, struggles and successes with you. You are always welcome to email me, phone, or arrange to visit the classroom.
* Your child is an amazing human being. I look forward to getting to know him/her. I know we will like each other. I want your child to succeed.
* Your child is incredibly capable. I will support your child's independence. I will provide lots of different ways for your child to learn and explore. I will celebrate your child's achievements.
* In our classroom, we are all teachers and we are all learners. We are allowed to make mistakes. We try. We try again. We try together.
* We dance. We sing. We observe. We create. We laugh. We are thankful. We pretend. We wiggle. We celebrate. We explore. We ask questions. We take deep breaths. We have fun.
* We go outside. Every day. Unless the rain is horizontal, or the temperature is too cold. A change of clothes is essential. Accidents happen!
* Germs are a fact of life in kindergarten. We cough and sneeze into our elbows. We wash our hands. And we still share germs. The best defence is a healthy offence; good, healthy food and lots of sleep.
* Hugs (or handshakes or high fives) are always available.
* I'm not perfect, but I do my best.
* And I really, really will like your child - I'll like all the children. In fact, I'll love them!
That's a promise.
