Email Introductions


Teacher sends a digital introduction to the preschool staff and student — allowing an opportunity for the student to take initiative and connect with the staff and plan next steps. Learning to meet and build relationships via email is a critical communication skill for students to develop.

Use of a learning management system makes discussion board assignments possible. Students can write reflections to discuss:

  • How they felt about the digital email introductions
  • What they learned from this form of communication
  • What staff members asked about them
  • The difficulty of email thread conversations

Additionally, students are asked to reply to the reflections of at least two other students.

This content appears as part of Sandra Adams’ lesson plan for blended learning in early childhood education, published inTechniques in September 2020.