Submitted by Lana Reed (not verified) on February 14, 2008 - 12:16.
As a middle school teacher, I find it difficult to find time to stay in contact with all my student's parents. I don't like the idea of only getting in touch with them when I have bad news, so I make a point of phoning or emailing each of them at the beginning of the year (before any trouble begins) with a nice hello. During this time, I let them know how things are going so far and the best ways to contact me throughout the school year.
At different times during the school year, I try to give parents additional positive contacts. Often, they are surprised when they realize I just called to say something nice about their child. It makes them happy, it makes me feel good, and it encourages the student to keep up the good work.
Establishing this type of relationship with the parents makes communicating with them easier when there are problems in the classroom.
Communication with parents.
Submitted by Lana Reed (not verified) on February 14, 2008 - 12:16.
As a middle school teacher, I find it difficult to find time to stay in contact with all my student's parents. I don't like the idea of only getting in touch with them when I have bad news, so I make a point of phoning or emailing each of them at the beginning of the year (before any trouble begins) with a nice hello. During this time, I let them know how things are going so far and the best ways to contact me throughout the school year.
At different times during the school year, I try to give parents additional positive contacts. Often, they are surprised when they realize I just called to say something nice about their child. It makes them happy, it makes me feel good, and it encourages the student to keep up the good work.
Establishing this type of relationship with the parents makes communicating with them easier when there are problems in the classroom.