This article describes the implementation and benefits of a photo-based family communication method called Daily Explorations. Daily Explorations are one- to two-page photo collages that are annotated with meaningful explanations of children's play and e-mailed to parents every day. The process, described in more detail in this article, is a relatively simple way to help families gain a deeper understanding of not only what their children do every day, but also why these activities are important. Results of a parent survey indicate that families receive many benefits from these photo communications including: increased knowledge of child development, increased understanding of how children learn through play, increased parent/child communication about school activities, and increased family understanding of the program and activities.