Parent Wish Jar | Back to School Parent Wishes & Hopes Activity
Parent Wish Jar | Back to School Parent Wishes & Hopes Activity
Invite families to share their hopes, dreams, and wishes for their child with this sweet and meaningful Parent Wish Jar activity!
The beginning of a new school year is filled with excitement, anticipation, and hopes for what the year will bring. This simple activity gives parents and caregivers a special opportunity to put those thoughts into words and share them with you.
Parents simply write a hope, dream, or wish for their child, fold their note, and place it in the Parent Wish Jar.
What’s Included:
- Parent Wish Jar sign options to choose from
- 2 different parent note options
- Notes featuring the prompt “My wish for you…”
- A warm, parent-friendly instruction sign explaining the activity
- Print-and-go pages for easy classroom use
Perfect For:
- Back-to-school events
- Meet the Teacher
- Open House
- First Day of School
- Parent Welcome Activities
- Beginning-of-Year Family Connection
- Classroom Welcome Tables
This is an easy, low-prep way to invite families into your classroom community from the very beginning of the school year while giving them a meaningful opportunity to share what they hope for their child.
Simply print, display, and provide the notes and a jar!
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