Family Engagement 2.0: How to Deepen School-Home Partnerships with Emozi®

Families want to support their children’s character growth. But too often, the communication from schools is one-way and generic.

Emozi® helps schools move from “informing” to “partnering.” With tools that are consistent, meaningful, and easy to use, schools can create a bridge between the classroom and home that makes character development a shared journey.


Here’s how to reimagine family engagement with Emozi®.

1. Create Predictable Touchpoints- Family units thrive on consistency.

  • Use Emozi®’s Home Connection Letters after each lesson

  • Include 1–2 simple questions families can ask at home

  • Share language students are learning (like  Ollie’s Wise Choices/STAR/SCOPE/SCOPE-IT strategy or Feelings Check-In)

Why it works: Predictability builds trust. Families know what to expect and how to engage.

2. Invite Families Into the Learning-When families understand the why, they can support the how.

  • Share short videos or snapshots of Emozi® lessons from our Parent Hub

  • Include a "Try This at Home" strategy with real examples

  • Send out our Emozi® Home Connection Letters

  • Highlight a monthly character focus in school newsletters

Why it works: When families see the purpose, they’re more likely to reinforce the practice.

3. Gather Family Feedback—and Act On It. Engagement is a two-way street.

  • Use short pulse surveys to ask what families notice at home

  • Include a feedback box at events or parent-teacher conferences

  • Ask for suggestions on how to improve the school-home connection

  • Reach out to your school’s Character Champion to get our Emozi® Parent’s Night Presentation

Why it works: Listening deepens respect. Families feel seen and valued.

4. Celebrate Family Contributions. Families are partners, not just recipients.

  • Spotlight stories of family character, traditions, or routines

  • Invite parents to share how they teach respect, empathy, or resilience

  • Recognize community service or kindness shown outside of school

Why it works: Celebrating families builds a sense of shared ownership.

5. Align on Shared Goals. Character development is most effective when supported on all fronts.

  • Co-create behavior expectations or class norms with family input

  • Share school values in family-friendly language

  • Host a Character Night where students teach families what they’ve learned

Why it works: Alignment reduces confusion and strengthens the message.


Want to engage families more deeply this year? Download our Family Partnership Toolkit or explore Emozi’s Home Connection resources.

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Faith Mackey