Free preschool newsletter template
A preschool newsletter tells families what their child did all day and what to bring tomorrow. Use the same parts each time: a warm hello, this month's theme with an at-home idea, skills you're practicing, dates, what to send, helpers needed, and birthdays. Download the free template below (Word and Google Docs) or copy the example text for each section.
Last reviewed October 22, 2026
Get the template
Word file (.docx), about 40 KB. Opens in Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Pages. Free, no email needed.
Family news masthead, a hello, theme and skills side by side, a class photo spot, dates, what to send, a helpers box, and birthdays and thank yous. Works for daycares and pre-K too. In Google Docs, choose File, Open, Upload.
The preschool newsletter, section by section
Hello
Dear families, what a month. The children have been busy painting, building and counting everything in sight. Here's what we've been up to and what's coming next.
What we're exploring
Your theme, plus one thing families can do at home. Parents of little ones love the at-home ideas.
This month's theme: Fall
- We collected leaves on our nature walk, sorted them by color and made leaf rubbings.
- At home: go on a leaf hunt and count the colors you find.
Skills we're practicing
- Taking turns and sharing at the art table
- Counting to 20
- Zipping our own jackets
Dates to remember
- Oct 24: Picture day
- Oct 31: Costume parade at 10 AM. Costumes that are easy to take off, please.
- Nov 11: School closed
- Nov 20: Family Thanksgiving snack, 11 AM
Please send
- A full change of clothes in a labeled bag
- A water bottle with your child's name on it
- A warm jacket every day now that mornings are cold
Helpers needed
We need two families to send fruit for the Thanksgiving snack on November 20. Reply to this email if you can help.
Birthdays and thank yous
Happy birthday to Mia and Jonah this month. Thank you to the Okafor family for the new picture books.
Sign-off
Thank you for sharing your children with us,
Ms. Rivera and Mr. Chen
Tips for preschool and daycare newsletters
- The at-home idea is the favorite part. One small thing to do or ask at home, every issue.
- Photos with care. Follow your center's photo policy. Hands at work, art and the group from behind are safe choices.
- What to send, in a list. Spare clothes, water bottles, jackets. Parents scan for it.
- Short. Parents of little ones read on a phone, often one-handed.
For older grades, see the classroom newsletter template. For a parent group, the PTA newsletter template.
Or skip the doc
Teachers of little ones don't have a free hour for layout. MailWild turns a few lines about the month into a bright, friendly newsletter for families.
With MailWild you tell it your news in a few lines, add your photos or a YouTube link, and it writes the whole newsletter in seconds. You don't start from the doc. Drafts come back in Clean, a plain modern look in your brand color, and one click shows the same draft in Backpack News, the look below, or any other look. Your words and photos stay put. You can also pick a look first and have MailWild fill it in.
- Edit anything in a simple block editor: photos, buttons, two-column rows and color bands. It looks right on phones automatically.
- Send from your own address at your own domain, signed so inboxes can verify it. Schedule it for later or send a free test to yourself first.
- Unsubscribes are handled. A one-click unsubscribe link and your mailing address are added to every email, and bounced addresses are removed.
- See who opened. Each newsletter shows delivered, opens, clicks and unsubscribes.
- Bring your list. Import a spreadsheet (CSV or Excel) or paste a list of emails. Duplicates and bad addresses are set aside for you.
The templates come with the software. Setting up is free: import your list, write, connect your domain and send yourself tests. You pay when you send to your list, priced by list size, with a 14-day money-back guarantee on the first payment. There is no free plan. See pricing.
Questions
What should be in a preschool newsletter?
A warm hello, this month's theme with one at-home idea, skills the children are practicing, dates to remember, what to send, helpers needed, and birthdays or thank yous.
How often should a preschool send a newsletter?
Monthly for most preschools and daycares, plus short notes for closures and events. Some classrooms send a quick weekly update with photos.
Can I put photos of children in a preschool newsletter?
Follow your center's photo policy and families' wishes. Many centers ask families for permission first. Hands at work, art projects and the group from behind are safe defaults.
Is this preschool newsletter template free?
Yes. It's a free Word file that also opens in Google Docs (File, Open, Upload). No signup needed.