A preschool end-of-year letter to parents can often be an overlooked task. After all, the school year flies by! It's as though one day you're enrolling new kiddos in your preschool classroom, and the next they're leaving for summer vacation.
Preschool teachers have the distinct honor of helping small children learn, grow and lay the foundation for their school-age years. For many children, their preschool teacher is their first teacher and is sometimes the first adult to have a positive impact on their lives outside of family.
To commemorate the school year, preschool teachers often send an end-of-the-year letter to parents shortly before the last day. The letter can express gratitude for a wonderful year, offer tips for the child's learning over the summer and invite the family to stay in touch. For more seasonal inspiration, check out our April newsletter for preschool or preschool May newsletter.
Teaching small children is extremely rewarding and finding the words to express what the year meant to you can be difficult. Below, you will find five templates for end-of-the-year letters to parents plus one template addressed to kids.
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What to Include in a Preschool End-of-Year Letter to Parents
A preschool end-of-year letter is typically addressed to the parents or guardians of your students. Some ideas for what to include in your parent letter are:
- A statement reflecting on the school year
- Thanking parents for their support in the classroom
- Expressing how much you have enjoyed getting to know their children
- Tips to continue learning over the summer
- An invitation to stay in touch
Your parent letter can include some or all of these items. For something a little different, see Template 5 below. It is an end-of-year letter addressed to the child that parents will love.
In addition to your letter, you may wish to include a book list, poem, recipe, class photo or memento of some kind.
How to Use Preschool End-of-Year Letter Templates
If you plan to write an end-of-the-year letter to parents, see the templates below. Each letter has a slightly different tone and length. Once you choose your letter, replace the bracketed text with your own words and feel free to edit other sections to meet your needs.
It's acceptable to send the same letter to every family, but some letters include a place to insert the individual child's name for a personal touch — be especially careful not to miss that section!
If you want to write your own letter, scroll down to the last template. It is a simple framework you can use to fill in your own words, with prompts for each section.
Template 1: General Preschool End-of-Year Letter
The following template serves as a general preschool end-of-year letter for parents of preschoolers entering kindergarten. It includes a list of tips for parents to help their children prepare for school in the fall.
Dear Parents and Families,
Can you believe the year is almost over? And what a terrific year we have had!
This year we learned new things, participated in fun activities and made many new friends. We also developed skills to help prepare for kindergarten next year!
I feel so fortunate to have had such a wonderful group of students. My friends and family laugh when I refer to my class as "my kids," but in many ways, they are like my own children!
Each child has touched my heart and made my role as a teacher a gratifying experience. [Child's Name] has been such a joyful addition to our class, and I look forward to seeing [him/her] thrive in the next stage of their education.
This summer, there are fun activities you can do to help your child prepare for kindergarten. Here are my suggestions to help keep learning fresh before entering full-time school:
- Read to your child daily.
- Spark critical thinking by asking questions and offering choices.
- Practice ABCs together.
- Practice counting together.
- Help your child practice writing their name.
- Arrange playdates to practice sharing and taking turns.
- Encourage your child to express their feelings with words.
- Encourage going to the bathroom without help.
And, of course, allow plenty of time for play and being a kid!
These are small things that will have a significant impact on your child's success in kindergarten.
It was a pleasure getting to know [Child's Name] and you as well! Thank you for everything you have done to make this school year successful.
Please stay in touch! I welcome correspondence from you and your family by phone, email and on Facebook. Stop by the classroom anytime and say hi!
Thank you again for a beautiful year. I wish you a happy and safe summer!
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Template 2: General Preschool End-of-Year Letter
The following template is a general end-of-the-year letter to parents. It reflects on the school year, thanks parents for their involvement and offers suggestions to continue early childhood education over the summer, including social and emotional learning.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It is hard to believe, but this is my last parent letter of the school year! It seems like just yesterday I was meeting [Child Name] on [orientation night/first day of school]. It has been a pleasure getting to know you and your child this year!
As I reflect on the past year, I feel such joy thinking about the fulfilling and enriching experiences we shared as a class. We learned new things, developed skills and made lots of new friends.
This summer, I encourage you and your child to review things we learned in class. Here are my tips for a fun and educational summer vacation:
- Practice sharing and taking turns.
- Write letters to family members.
- Read together often.
- Practice counting objects.
- Practice saying the ABCs.
- Sing silly songs, do tongue twisters and play rhyming games.
- Encourage independence when getting dressed, going to the bathroom and making snacks.
And, of course, allow lots of time to play! Running, skipping, jumping and climbing are all critical parts of your child's development.
Please stay in touch! I welcome visits to the classroom anytime, or you can reach out via email, phone or Facebook.
Wishing you a fun and safe summer!
All the best,
[Your Name]
Template 3: Upbeat Preschool End-of-Year Letter
This template has a fun and upbeat tone. It offers specific suggestions for how students can continue their learning at home and in the community over the summer. At the end, it includes an optional postscript to include a recipe, craft, or other educational activity the family can do together.
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Dear [Parent/Guardian Names],
Can you believe summer vacation is almost here?! Having [Child Name] in class this year has been a delight. We learned new things, developed new skills and had lots of fun with our friends.
To keep learning fresh, here are some ideas for a fun and educational summer:
- Join the [local library] reading program for children.
- Read together as a family each night before bed.
- Keep a journal together! Ask your child to write and illustrate what they did each day.
- Do arts and crafts to practice fine motor skills.
- Sing silly songs, play rhyming games and do tongue twisters.
- Write letters to family members and [Teacher's Name]!
- Play with friends and practice sharing and taking turns.
- Have a game night with age-appropriate board games.
These are just a few ways to help your child build on skills they learned in preschool and prepare for the next stage in their education.
It was a pleasure getting to know [Child Name] and you as well! Parental support and open lines of communication are critical to a successful school year. Thank you for all you have done this year!
Please stay in touch. You can stop by the classroom any time and say hello. I look forward to seeing your child grow in the years to come.
Wishing you a happy and safe summer!
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
P.S. Enclosed please find a [recipe/game/craft directions/etc.].
Template 4: Short Preschool End-of-Year Letter
Parents of small children are busy and may appreciate a short letter. This template is brief and gets to the heart of the message. It recaps the school year and looks positively to the future.
Dear Parents and Families,
The last day of school is always a bittersweet time. It marks the closing of one door and the opening of another.
I want to give a warm thank you to you and [Child's Name] for a wonderful school year. It was my joy to have [him/her] in class with us. We had a fulfilling year with lots of learning, lots of fun and lots of friendship.
Early childhood education lays the foundation for kindergarten and beyond. This year, we gained knowledge and learned life skills that your child can carry with them to full-time school.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be your child's teacher! It has been a rewarding year in every way.
Please stay in touch! You can visit me in the classroom any time or reach out via email, phone and social media.
Wishing you happy and safe summer vacation!
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Template 5: End-of-Year Letter to Preschool Students
This template is a little bit different in that it is addressed to the student. While preschool students may be too young to read the letter now, the parents may appreciate the sentiment and save the letter as a keepsake for when the child is older.
Dear [Child's Name],
It has been my pleasure to be your preschool teacher during the [Year] school year.
I have enjoyed seeing you learn, grow and play in preschool this year. Your precious smile and curious spirit warmed my heart daily. It's students like you make my role as a teacher special!
We had so much fun learning new things, practicing new skills and making new friends. I hope you will always remember [include one or two activities from the year that stand out].
I know I will always cherish those memories!
As you graduate from preschool and go on to kindergarten, I wish you the very best in your education. I look forward to seeing you grow and build on the things we learned this year.
While it may not seem like it now, childhood is fleeting. May you always retain your sense of childlike wonder, sense of humor and passion for play. And if you ever need to, please reach out to me — I'm someone who remembers you when you were small.
Please stay in touch! You and your family can visit my classroom any time.
Wishing you a happy and safe summer!
Sincerely,
[Teacher Name]
Template 6: Write Your Own Preschool End-of-Year Letter
The following template provides a basic framework for writing a preschool end-of-year letter to parents in your own words. Follow the guide to fill in each section with a few sentences on the suggested topic.
Dear [Parent’s/Guardian’s Name],
[State your reason for writing. Acknowledge the approaching last day of school.]
[Reflect on the school year. What lessons or activities stood out? What is a special memory with this student in particular that you can share?]
[State how much you have enjoyed getting to know the parent/guardian. Thank the parent/guardian for their involvement in the classroom.]
[Offer tips to keep learning fresh over the summer. What activities can they do as a family to help the child remember things they learned?]
[Invite the family to stay in touch. You can ask them to visit you in the classroom, send a letter or contact you by phone, email or on social media.]
[Include a statement looking positively to the future. Wish them well in kindergarten and/or wish them a great summer vacation.]
[Closing],
[Your Name]
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