6 Great Parenting tips to Partner with your childs Teacher for Success!

When your child starts school sometimes developing a relationship with the teacher can be a wonderful way to stay connected to how your child is performing in class. I know from example that when my children start school that I try to connect with the teachers and let them know the best methods to reach me if they have questions. Here are 6 great parenting tips to use when partnering with your childs teacher for success this school year!

1.  Take advantage of parent – teacher conference times ~ Whenever there is an open house or a parent teacher conference, take time out of your schedule or alternate between mother and father to attend. It is a great time to ask important questions about your childs strengths and weaknesses to see what strategies you need to help them with during the school year.

2. Choose your words wisely! ~ When you are talking to your childs teacher and have a deep concern about an issue, slow down and think carefully what you are going to say to them. Please don’t be rude. Consider the following phrases, “How can we …” or “Could you please …” Help the teacher come up with a solution if there is a specific concern.

3.  Go to School Events ~ Attend class performances, recognition award programs, parent-teacher association meetings or field trips. When you are able to show your face at events, will more than likely increase your interactions with the teacher, school administrator/principal and especially other parents.

4.  Be polite ~ Be sure to let your childs teacher know that you are thankful that they are the teacher and recognize them on their birthdays and Teacher Appreciation Week. I am quite sure that your childs teacher will remember you and be grateful.

5.  Utilize your email ~ Most teachers have school emails where you can send a message especially if you need to share important information. If there is a significant event happening in your childs life temporarily that may have an effect on their performance such as, death in the family, divorce, illness be sure to share this with the teacher as a courtesy. If there are no significant emergencies, consider sending a monthly or biweekly email to check-in.

6.  Volunteer ~ I haven’t found a teacher yet that could not use some time of a parents help in the classroom to organize. If you have some time to volunteer, this could be a great way to see how the teacher actually operates their classroom.

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