The information and ideas in these six resources can help smooth the transition to a new program year for children, families, and teachers.

• More Than a Letter Home: Activities to Send to Families Before the Year Begins
• Helping Children Get to Know Each Other
• Children’s Books about Families
• Involving Fathers
• How One Program Welcomes Families From the July 2003 Young Children
• Planning Parent-Teacher Conferences From the NAEYC book Spotlight on Young Children and Families