Seesaw Learning Portfolio for Parents

Parents use Seesaw to view their child's learning portfolio, see updates, and communicate with teachers. Here’s how parents can make the most of Seesaw:

Sign Up & Connect
Parents receive a unique code or link from the teacher to connect to their child's Seesaw journal. They can create a free Seesaw Family account, or log in to an existing one, to get started. The app is available for both iOS and Android, or they can access it from a web browser.

View Activities & Assignments
Once connected, parents can see their child's posts and activities, including drawings, photos, videos, and notes, all of which represent what they're working on in class.

Receive Notifications
Parents get notifications when their child posts something new or when the teacher comments or sends messages. They can adjust notification preferences to stay updated in real-time or receive daily updates.

Like & Comment on Work
Parents can "like" and leave positive comments on their child’s work, fostering encouragement and support. Teachers moderate all comments to ensure appropriateness.

Messaging with Teachers
Seesaw also allows parents to communicate directly with teachers through the messaging feature, helping to stay informed on their child's progress and any classroom updates.

Access Learning Progress Over Time
The portfolio in Seesaw gives parents a clear picture of their child's growth throughout the school year, making it easy to see progress and milestones across different assignments and projects.

Downloading your Seesaw Portfolio
Students will not be using Seesaw at Howe Manning and their portfolios will not be available after July 1st. Student portfolios can be archived at any time. Click HERE for instructions.

This digital portfolio approach allows parents to stay involved and support learning from home effectively.