Community Partnerships Toolkit | Family Survey, Forms & Activities

Build stronger community connections, support family engagement, and introduce children to helpful community roles with this 9-page Community Partnerships Toolkit! Designed for childcare providers, preschool teachers, and early childhood educators, this printable resource combines practical community partnership forms, family communication tools, and engaging learning activities that encourage cooperation, inclusion, and community awareness. What's Included: - Community Partnership Contact & Follow-Up Form (2 pages): A professional planning and documentation tool for communicating with community organizations, recording agreed actions, protecting confidential information, and tracking follow-up. - A Helpful Trip Maze (1 page): A child-friendly maze where children trace a path to a community resource center and discuss how local organizations support families. - Community Helpers: Cut, Sort & Connect (3 pages): An interactive sorting and matching activity featuring firefighters, librarians, doctors, and teachers. Children explore community roles, workplaces, and how different professionals help others. - Family Needs & Preferences Survey (3 pages): A family questionnaire covering food-related considerations, participation needs, communication preferences, and requests for community resources. Perfect For: - Preschool and Pre-K classrooms - Community helpers learning activities - Family engagement and communication - Childcare center administration - Community outreach and partnerships - Fine motor and matching activities - Inclusive classroom planning Why Educators Will Love It: Strong partnerships between childcare programs, families, and community organizations help create supportive environments where children can learn and thrive. This toolkit provides educators with practical tools to communicate respectfully, understand family preferences, and coordinate community support. The included children's activities also introduce important community roles through hands-on sorting, matching, and problem-solving experiences. Format: 9-page printable PDF | English Important: Follow applicable privacy requirements and program procedures when collecting family information, sharing information with community partners, or arranging referrals.