Smore Newsletter

I wanted to explore smores, online newsletter tool because it allows me to send weekly updates to parents, keeping them informed about school expectations. Using this format ensures that parents receive information, as opposed to relying on printed newsletters that ay go unread.

I found the smore, online newsletter to be new and exciting. It offers customization options, allowing me to present the content in a way that suits my students and their families. I particularly appreciated the ability to include texts in Spanish making it more accessible. 

To get started, simply search for the website on Google and  easily found it at : 

www.smores.com/app

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Guiding step by step - how to : 

Step 1 :  Upon visiting the website, you will be prompted to enter an email address. I used my google address to create an account 

Step 2 : you will see a "welcome to smores!" And be asked  to select the type of newsletter you'd like to create. Some examples are education , business, non-profit, or other . 

Step 3 : you have the option to organize events or start from scratch 

Step 4: you will be prompted to add a title in the designated grey section. 

Step 5 : Customizing options are available, including the ability to add pictures . On the right hand side, you can find various designs to chose from in the drop down menu under "design".

Step 6: I selected an educational background that aligns with the design I wanted to use for y newsletter. 

Step 7 : customize my newsletter by adding pictures that represent the students in my classroom

Step 8 : I chose font styles and colors to match the classroom theme from the free selections provided by the app. 

Step 9: The pictures I added to my newsletter were sourced from my picture gallery, or uploaded from my computer 

Step 10 : The apps' filled in sections can be customized according to your preferences 

Step 11: to edit an of the boxes , simply click on them and fill in or modify the content. 

Step 12: If you want to remove a box, hover over the selection, and click the "x" button to delete 

Step 13: Selections can be moved by clicking on them, and dragging them to the desired position 

Step 14: to add a photo to any section f the newsletter, click on the arrow to the right or left, and select and image from your gallery 

Step 15: addition elements can be added to the newsletter, such as texts , pictures, events, audio, embedded links, titles, galleries, videos, buttons and files. These options can be found under the "added more stuff to your newsletter" selection.

Step 16: you can use the plus button to add a video to a newsletter 

Step 17: it is also possible to include a link a book, and add it to the newsletter 

Step 18: add any items to the newsletter by simply clicking and dragging it to the desired location 

Step 19: the newsletter can be shared through social media platforms , or via email list 

I enjoyed creating my classroom newsletter as the process was straightforward. The final product serves as as good starting point for the upcoming school year, and I can make changes if needed. 

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