PreK Family Newsletter

We are so excited to welcome you and your child to the 2025–2026 school year! Prekindergarten is a time of big milestones—new routines, friendships, and learning through play. Whether this is your first experience with school or you're returning with a younger child, we are here to support you every step of the way.

Together, we can build a strong foundation for your child’s future success.

In PreK, children learn through hands-on exploration, conversation, and creative experiences. Our curriculum is aligned with the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and includes:

• Language & Literacy: Vocabulary, listening, letter recognition, name writing

• Math: Counting, sorting, comparing, and exploring patterns

• Science: Asking questions, exploring nature, using senses to learn

• Social-Emotional Development: Taking turns, using kind words, following routines

• Motor Skills: Holding crayons, cutting with scissors, building hand strength, developing coordination, balance, and strength

Your child will also build confidence, independence, and a love for learning!

Here are specific ways you can support your child at home:

📖 Read to your child every day

• Even just 5–10 minutes makes a difference.

• Choose picture books, simple stories, or even signs and labels around the house.

• Talk about what you read. Ask, “What do you think will happen next?” or “What was your favorite part?”

💬 Talk about their day — and ask open-ended questions

• Instead of yes/no questions, try:
  • “What did you play with today?”
  • “Who did you sit with at lunch?”
  • “What made you smile today?”

• This builds your child’s vocabulary and helps them express themselves.

🎒 Practice routines that build independence

• Let your child unpack their backpack each day.

• Have them put their folder in the right spot or choose their clothes for the next day.

• Encourage them to clean up after play or mealtime.

✍️ Build early school skills at home

• Help your child learn how to write the letters in their name.

• Point out letters and numbers in books, on signs, or in your home.

• Practice counting everyday items (snacks, toys, etc.).

💡 Why it matters:
These simple, everyday routines support brain development, build confidence, and help your child feel ready and excited to learn in the classroom.

✨ Your support at home helps your child feel successful at school — and we are here to partner with you every step of the way!

Do you know there is a resource that provides FREE books to families? Books Beginning at Birth is a statewide program that provides young children from birth to age 4 and their families access to books and resources to support the development of early literacy skills and foster a love of reading.

All families can access an open library of hundreds of high-quality digital children's books accompanied by videos and at-home literacy activities. CLICK HERE

• Attend family engagement events hosted by your school
• Share a family tradition, favorite song, or story with your child's class
• Volunteer in the classroom or support at-home learning
• Follow your campus and district social media for updates and tips

We're excited to share CIRCLE Family Engagement activities in both English and Spanish. These activities are fun, easy to do at home, and support what your child is learning in the classroom.

Click HERE to access the activities.

Name Practice in Fun Ways

Help your child recognize and write their name using:

• shaving cream on a tray
• magnetic letters on the refrigerator
• name puzzles made from index cards
• sidewalk chalk outside

Recognizing their name helps with classroom routines.

Practice Sharing and Turn-Taking

Use board games, toys, or pretend play to practice:

• taking turns
• using words like "Can I have a turn?"
• saying "please" and "thank you"

These social skills are essential in a PreK classroom.

Backpack Exploration Game

Let your child pack and unpack their backpack several times.

• talk about what goes in each pocket
• practice zipping/unzipping
• review what items stay at school vs. go home

This builds organization and independence!

Classroom Helpers at Home

Assign a simple job each day at home just like in the classroom. For example:

• help set the table
• put toys away after play
• pick out clothes for the next day

These help build responsibility and helps children understand classroom roles.

We will include your responses in our next newsletter with your permission.

If you have any questions or need support, don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher. We are here to help make your child's year joyful, engaging, and successful.

We look forward to a wonderful year of learning and growing together!

Amy Wilson

Conroe ISD Early Childhood Specialist

akwilson@conroeisd.net