Introduction for Families

How to use this presentation

1. Make your own copy
1. Click File > Make a Copy
2. Or click File > Download as

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• Customize with your classroom details if you want

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• Project on the board for families at a Back to School Night, or save as a PDF to upload into Seesaw, send via email or print a copy.

Introduction for Families

Watch our video introducing Seesaw

Seesaw gives your child a place to document their learning, be creative and learn how to use technology.

Seesaw is how we’re sharing what your child is learning at school.

Each child gets their own journal and we will periodically add entries to it, like photos, videos, drawings, or notes.

When there are updates, you can be notified.

• You’ll only get notifications about your child’s new journal posts.
• You can access your child’s journal anytime via iOS app, Android app, Kindle Fire app, or on the website using other smartphones and computers for the whole year!

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All student content is safe and secure

• Journals are only accessible by your child, their teachers and yourself
• Journals are not public on the web and information is never shared with third parties

Visit Seesaw’s Privacy Center to learn more about their privacy principles and commitment to student safety.

Now let’s sign up!

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1. Search for “Seesaw Parent and Family” in the iTunes App Store, Google Play Store or Kindle Fire Store and download the app.

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2. Tap “Create Family Account”* and � scan the QR Code on the handout.

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3. Create your account. Allow notifications to � get real-time updates and check out what’s � in your child’s journal.

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*If you already have an account, just sign in to your account, and choose “+Add Child’s Journal” from the left menu.

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iOS App for Families

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Family Web Portal

app.seesaw.me

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Family Website

Android App for Families

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Download and sign up!

iOS and Android Smartphones

1. Search for “Seesaw Parent & Family” in the iTunes App Store, Google Play Store or Kindle Fire Store.
2. Download the app and scan the QR Code in the handout sent home with your child.
3. Create an account* and allow notifications to start getting notified about new items

Other Smartphones & Computers

1. Go to the link provided by the teacher in any web browser (email or handout)
2. Choose your child from the class list and create an account
3. After you’ve been approved by your child’s teacher, you’ll get access to their journal

*If you already have an account, just sign in to your account, and choose “+Add Journal” from the left menu.

Kindle Fire App for families

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Yes, you can add another child!

Yes, family members can add another child to their account, or subscribe to another class for their child.

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On iOS and Android devices:

1. Sign in to your family account.
2. Tap your profile icon (top left).
3. Tap “+ Add Child’s Journal”.
4. Scan the QR code for your other child.

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Using the Sign-up Link:

1. Follow the link on the handout or email.
2. Choose your child from the list.
3. Click on the “Sign in” tab, instead of creating a new account.
4. Sign in to your account.
5. Your child’s teacher will need to approve your connection, and once they do, you’ll see all updates.

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How else can we work together?

1. Check Seesaw regularly. You'll get notifications about new entries in your child's journal and can respond to their work. Customize your notification preferences in Account Settings.
2. Celebrate your child's classroom success. Help to encourage the skills your child is working on in class outside of school.
3. Specific comments are best. Asking questions, or complementing specific details can add to the learning conversation.
4. In a group or 'everyone' post your comment is visible to everyone tagged - the students and their family members. It’s a great opportunity to lift up the whole class!

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Here’s to an amazing year together!

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Ps. The Seesaw Team is here to help too. Reach them at http://help.seesaw.me if you have questions.

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