Relocation: Additional Materials

These downloadable resources are designed to assist families as they experience relocations. Consider using the Bookmarks, Calendars, Pass-Along Cards and Postcards upon receipt of relocation orders, when preparing to relocate or post-relocation.

Bookmarks
Download and print these Bookmarks, trim them along the blue dashed lines, and use them through your day. Post them on your refrigerator or bathroom mirror, or use them to mark pages in your cookbooks or address book.

Version 1 (pdf)
Topics covered: Moving, Reading, Remembering, Celebrating, Reassuring

Version 2 (pdf)
Topics covered: Building New Connections, New Beginnings, Patience

When printing Bookmarks as pdfs remember to select "Scale to fit page" or "Fit to page" in your print menu. Use the heaviest paper stock your printer will allow for durability.

Calendars
Download and print the calendar then fill in the month and corresponding dates. Post on your refrigerator or bulletin board and use the suggested activities and reminders to ease stress and improve communication.

Before the Move (pdf)

Calendar pdf is 8.5 x 14" and should be printed on legal sized paper stock.

Pass-Along Cards
Download and print these Pass-Along Cards. Consider carrying them in your wallet as reminders of the impact of moving on children; share them with friends who have just received relocation order; write your new address on the back and give them to friends and neighbors.

Good Communication. The key to a successful move. (pdf)
Relocation. A successful move takes teamwork. (pdf)
Moving can be stressful. Hugs are appreciated. (pdf)

When printing Pass-Along Card pdfs, run page 1 through your printer and then run page 2 through on the opposite side and trim down to be approximately 2 x 3.25". Use the heaviest paper stock your printer will allow for durability.

Postcards
Download and print these Postcards and use them for change of address notifications or help children send them to friends and families to announce relocation plans and to invite them to a Moving Party.

You are invited to a moving party! (pdf)
Welcome to our new home! (pdf)

When printing Postcard pdfs, run page 1 through your printer and then run page 2 through on the opposite side and cut sheet down into 4 cards. Use the heaviest paper stock your printer will allow for durability.