How to Write a Teacher Introduction Letter to Parents

An effective teacher introduction will send a great first impression.

The purpose of a teacher introduction letter to parents is to let them know who is teaching their kids, and to help you make a positive first impression. In the letter, you want to come across as professional and personable. You want to inspire confidence in parents that you are caring, competent, and approachable.

Instructions

1. Paragraph One: Your Heart

   In the first paragraph, welcome parents and students, and let them know you are looking forward to a wonderful, productive year with the children. Express your desire to work in partnership with parents. Let them know that teaching is a joy, and that you are very pleased to be here to teach. Tell them that the students are your first priority. This paragraph confirms for parents that your heart is in the right place.

   If you are taking over for a teacher who is on leave, or if you are student teaching, be sure to include your starting and ending dates if known.

2. Paragraph Two: Education and Experience

   In the second paragraph, assure parents that you are highly qualified to teach their children. Include how many years you've taught, where you've taught, and what subjects and ages you've taught. Include your educational background here, including your degree with your major, areas of interest or specialty, any higher level degrees, and the institutions of higher learning from which you earned these.

3. Paragraph Three: Interests, Talents, and Hobbies

   In the third paragraph, describe special interests, talents, and hobbies of yours. Are you a writer and/or a reader? Do you ride horses, play an instrument, or play a sport? What pets do you have? Sharing this kind of information will help parents and students to look at you as an interesting and active person who is involved in life and brings a lot to the classroom.

4. Paragraph Four: Goals and Confidence

   In this final paragraph, express your general academic and social growth goals for the year. Let parents know when and how they will receive your class policies and other details. Should they expect notes from you? Will these be posted on the class home page? Invite parents to contact you with any suggestions or concerns. Once again, express confidence that it will be a positive school year.

5. Closing and Contact Info

   After your closing and typewritten name and signature, include contact information, including your school phone number and extension, your school email address, and your class web page URL.

6. Check It Before You Send It

   Have a colleague check your teacher introduction letter. This person should check not only spelling and grammar, but content also. Ask the person to pretend they are a parent receiving the letter. What is the tone and feel of the letter? Is it correct, complete, and clear?

   Scroll down for tips and warnings about teacher introduction letters to parents.

Tips & Warnings

• Post your teacher introduction letter on a class home page on the internet, so parents can reread it as needed.

• Write out your homework policy, class rules, schedules, etc., and send these home as hard copies and post them on your class website, so parents can access them as needed.

• Do not put all the details of your expectations and policies into this letter. Write these separately with clear titles and easy to read bullet points.

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