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5 Things Teachers Wish Parents Knew Before School Starts
- Ever wonder what teachers are really thinking and feeling? A handful of teachers spilled their expectations for families before returning to school to Today.com. The biggest thing? Communication.
- Here are five things your teacher wants you to know.
- Back to school tip #1: You can invite your child to parent-teacher conferences. "We generally want students at parent-teacher conferences," Todd Bloch, a middle school science teacher in Detroit, revealed. "That way, kids and their parents can hear feedback at the same time, and nothing gets lost in translation."
- Tip #2: Got a problem? Tell the teacher (not the principal or other parents). If your kid is experiencing conflict at school, don't call the other child's parents (especially if you're angry). Instead, contact the teacher first.
- Tip #3: Stop calling or texting kids at school. Teachers expressed that kids are on their phones enough as it is, but sometimes parents are part of the problem.
- Tip #4: They hate when you take kids out of school for planned vacations. Stick to the school calendar for your vacation times.
- Tip #5: Let them know what you did this summer. When teachers are familiar with how students spent the previous few months, they can better tailor education to children’s specific needs. “Some students stayed up until midnight every night and others (had more structure) by attending camp,” Raphael Bonhomme, a third-grade teacher in Washington, D.C., tells the outlet.
- Any other teachers want to chime in on tips for parents?
What Teachers Want: Back-To-School Tips From Teachers For Parents
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