Parents and families templates
School messages, childcare, playdates, kids' activities, family routines and parenting notes. 31 free templates, 11 of them longer notes. Open one to fill in the blanks and copy it.
School and childcare
Messages to schools and carers.
- Absence note Snippet Child is off school. Dear [Teacher], [Child] will be absent on [today] because [Reason]. They will be back on . Kind regards,…
- Early pickup note Snippet Leaving early. Dear [Teacher], I will collect [Child] at [time now] on [today] for [Reason].
- Question for teacher Snippet Ask something. Dear [Teacher], I wanted to ask about [Topic]. [Question] Thank you!
- Worry about my child Snippet Raise a concern. Dear [Teacher], I have noticed [Child] seems [Observation] lately. Have you noticed anything at school?…
- Nanny or childminder note Snippet Daily instructions. Hi [Carer], Today: [Plan]. Meals: [Meals]. Nap: [Nap]. Pickup: [Pickup]. Call me on [Phone] with anything.
- Allergy note for school Snippet Medical info. Dear [School], [Child] has a [Allergy] allergy. Symptoms: [Symptoms]. Medication: [Medication], kept…
- Permission slip reply Snippet Consent. I give permission for [Child] to attend [Trip] on [today]. Emergency contact: [Contact].
Playdates and parties
Other parents.
- Playdate invite Snippet Ask another parent. Hi [Parent]! [Child] would love to have [Friend] over to play on [Day] after school. Pickup at [time now]?
- Party RSVP yes Snippet Accept a party invite. Thanks for the invite! [Child] would love to come to [Birthday child]'s party. [Allergies]
- Party RSVP no Snippet Decline an invite. Thank you for inviting [Child]! Sadly we cannot make it this time. Hope [Birthday child] has a brilliant day!
- Carpool request Snippet Share the school run. Hi [Parent], would you like to share the [Activity] run? I could do [Your days] if you take [Their days].
- Thanks for hosting kid Snippet After a playdate. Thanks so much for having [Child] today! They had a great time. Happy to return the favour soon.
- Sleepover checklist for host Snippet Before a sleepover. Hi [Parent], a few things about [Child]: bedtime [Bedtime], allergies [Allergies], comforter [Comforter].…
Family notes
Routines and records.
- Morning routine Note Kids' morning. - [ ] Up and dressed - [ ] Breakfast - [ ] Teeth - [ ] Bag packed: [Bag] - [ ] Out the door by [time now]
- Bedtime routine Note Wind down. - [ ] Bath - [ ] Pyjamas - [ ] Teeth - [ ] Story - [ ] Lights out at [time now]
- School term planner Note Term dates and events. | Date | Event | Needs | | | | | | | | |
- Child milestones Note Firsts and memories. | Date | Milestone | | | | | [today] | |
- Kids' clothes sizes Note Current sizes. | Child | Clothes | Shoes | Updated | | | | | | | | | | [today] |
- Screen time agreement Note Family rules. Our screen time rules 1. 2. 3. Tech-free times
- Pocket money tracker Note Allowance. | Date | Earned | Spent | Saved | | | | | | | [today] | | | |
- Family meeting agenda Note Weekly family chat. 1. Wins this week 2. What is coming up 3. Problems to solve 4. Fun plan for the weekend
Family logistics
School, sitters, activities.
- Absence note to school Snippet Sick day. Dear [Teacher], [Child] will be absent today, [today], due to [Reason]. Thank you.
- Babysitter brief Snippet Evening care. Bedtime [Bedtime]. Dinner is [Dinner]. No screens after [Screens]. We are back by [Back]. Call [Phone] for…
- Carpool rota Snippet Sharing school runs. Carpool plan for [Week]: Mon [Mon], Tue [Tue], Wed [Wed], Thu [Thu], Fri [Fri]. Swap in the group if needed.
- Activity signup Snippet Clubs. Hi, I would like to sign [Child] (age [Age]) up for [Activity] on [Day]s. Is there space?
- Thank you to teacher Snippet End of year. Thank you for a wonderful year, [Teacher]. [Child] loved [Highlight] and has grown so much.
- Allergy note Snippet Food allergy. Please note [Child] is allergic to [Allergen]. Their medication is in [Where].
- Grandparent update Snippet Family news. Update from us: [Child] [News]! Photos to follow.
Family planners
Notes for the household.
- Weekly family plan Note Who is where. | Day | Morning | After school | Evening | | | | | | | Mon | | | | | Tue | | | | | Wed | | | | | Thu | | | |…
- Chore chart Note Jobs by person. | Chore | [Child 1] | [Child 2] | | | | | | Make bed | | | | Set table | | | | Tidy room | | | | | | |
- Milestones Note First words, steps. Date: [today] Milestone: Story: