Read chapter 8 information and NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standard 7.B.06 guidelines for newsletters. Your newsletter must meet both criteria. You will also find helpful information in the document “Newsletter Tips”.
Newsletters are an excellent one-way communication tool from school to home. It helps the parents stay informed and connected.
For this assignment you will submit two separate newsletters; however only one is being done at this time. Each newsletter is worth 12 points and both must be for parents of preschoolers. Guidelines for the second newsletter will be provided when the assignment is posted.
The first newsletter will be for one month; it will be the ______ (month newsletter is due) newsletter for your preschool class.
The newsletter should be anti-bias, developmentally appropriate and for a state funded preschool. Do not write a newsletter for a private school.
Each newsletter should be only 2 pages.
You will upload the newsletter, identify it has Newsletter 1.
Your newsletters should include the sections below, listed beneath each section I have included areas that can be covered for that section title. This should assist you with knowing what to write for the section.
*For the “parenting topics” section of this assignment I selected the topic for you. Your topic will be: The Importance of Play (in preschool). You only need to write about this one topic although there are many good topics that should be included in a newsletter.
Your newsletters will not be graded if it is not in a newsletter format.
The following design/layout should be followed to maximize the effect of the newsletter:
Be sure to read all the guidelines and the rubric so you will have what is required.
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Content: Detail information for each section relative to section title; concise, logical thoughts; written clearly with age appropriate information. |
3 |
1-3 |
0 |
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Content: Covered all sections
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1 |
1 -.5 |
0 |
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Design and Layout: Layout is appealing and creative; design elements are consistent and reinforce the content message; text fonts and sizes are well chosen (newsletter format). Graphics are well selected, help communicate the message, and enhance the work. |
3 |
1 -.5 |
0 |
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Topic for “parenting topic” section is based on early childhood education principles regarding play. |
2 |
1 |
0 |
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Followed instructions/guidelines. |
2 |
.5 |
0 |
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Proofread: Grammar, spelling, syntax and formatting meet course writing guidelines. |
1 |
0 |
Minus 1-3 |
Newsletter #1
Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent |
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3.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCovered all sections |
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1.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDesign and Layout |
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3.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParenting Topic |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFollowed Instructions/guidelines |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProofread – points can be subtracted if multiple errors. |
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