In school, children start building the educational foundation on which the rest of their lives will
stand. They will learn the fundamentals of basic areas of learning, forge their first lasting friendships,
and build positive relationships with their teachers. As a parent, one of your concerns should be building
your own relationship with your child’s teacher. Follow these guidelines to get to know your children’s
teachers and help the little ones make the most of their time in school.
- Introduce Yourself Right AwayOn the first day of school, or even before, try to introduce yourself to your child’s teacher. There may
be some kind of open house for parents and their children to come get a feel for the school and meet
the teachers. Take advantage of these opportunities–this will be your first chance to meet the faculty
and introduce yourself as a caring, involved parent. Getting to know the teachers early is the start of a
positive parent-teacher relationship. - Stay in Touch Via EmailIt is beneficial for both parents and teachers to stay in touch regularly. Take down the teacher’s email
address so that you can maintain contact even when you’re too busy for a face-to-face [Read more…]