Week 5: Connecting Families

TO DO THIS WEEK

Learn:

  • Watch this 4 minute video to learn how to connect families to Seesaw.

  • Explore the Messages button (top left side of your Seesaw homepage) to open communication and collaborate around learning in one place.

Practice:

  • You now have a LOT of student work in there for families to see! It's time to get your families on to Seesaw. This week, add your families to Seesaw and allow them to comment on their child's work. Here is a handy note that you may want to share with families: Family Handout

  • Use the messaging feature to send a class newsletter update to your families.

Remember to continue using the skills you learned in previous weeks. The more you use them, the more comfortable you and your students will be with the platform.

Seesaw Badge System - Beginner Level Expectations

This week we are working on the items with the ✅

⬜ Utilize Seesaw in your classroom to nurture and develop student voice

⬜ Utilize Seesaw to showcase student’s Math and Literacy knowledge

⬜ Utilize Seesaw to deliver authentic assessments to support growth

⬜ Create accessible and differentiated learning experiences with Seesaw

⬜ Create opportunities for students to respond in various ways in their Seesaw Journal

✅ Guide families in connecting with their child and your classroom in Seesaw