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Make the most of parent-teacher talk
Posted on Thu, November 5th, 2009
Written by: Kitchen Table Time ,
email: kitchentabletime@gmail.com
By Carol Smith, Joyce Thomas and Felicia Bordick
When it’s time to meet with your child’s teacher, there may be so many questions, so little time. Here are some tips for parents, especially first-timers, to help make this experience positive, informative and productive.
You and the teacher are vested in the same child – your child – and both of you are striving for the same results – a happy, well-adjusted child who is experiencing success in school.
Getting ready
Be prepared and prompt.
Be positive.
Write down any questions or concerns that you or your child might have for discussion with the teacher.
If you are unsure of any terminology, have it clarified.
Share anything unusual happening at home that the teacher should be aware of.
Don’t compare your child with others.
Don’t ask about other classmates. If your child is experiencing a problem with other students, state your concerns to the teacher to address.
Questions to ask
• What skills will my child be expected to master?
• How will he or she be evaluated?
• What rate does my child learn and retain information?
• Is my child on grade level? If not, what measures are in place to help my child?
• How does my child focus and attend during instructional lessons?
• Does my child participate and engage in lessons and activities?
• Does my child have appropriate behavior?
• How does my child interact with peers?
• What can we do to be involved with our child’s academic and social development?
Also ask how the teacher wants you to communicate with him or her, whether it is by e-mail, phone or some other way. Find out what are the teacher’s expectations for homework and for parents.
After the conference
Go over the report card with your child, and be sure to be positive and support the teacher’s efforts.
If needs are to be addressed, work out a plan together with your child.
Praise your child and let him or her know how proud you are.
The ultimate teacher in a child’s life is you, the parent, and it is a lifetime commitment. Teach by your example. Spend time, communicate, explore, listen, encourage and accept.
The authors have a combined 75 years of teaching experience in kindergarten, first, second and third grade in area schools. Their book, “Kitchen Table Time: Recipes for Success” can be found at I Love Books in Delmar and The Book House in Stuyvesant Plaza, Guilderland.
You can contact kitchentabletime@gmail.com with any questions. Also, feel free to post comments below.
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Posted on Thu, November 5th, 2009
Written by: Kitchen Table Time ,
email: kitchentabletime@gmail.com
By Carol Smith, Joyce Thomas and Felicia Bordick
When it’s time to meet with your child’s teacher, there may be so many questions, so little time. Here are some tips for parents, especially first-timers, to help make this experience positive, informative and productive.
You and the teacher are vested in the same child – your child – and both of you are striving for the same results – a happy, well-adjusted child who is experiencing success in school.
Getting ready
Be prepared and prompt.
Be positive.
Write down any questions or concerns that you or your child might have for discussion with the teacher.
If you are unsure of any terminology, have it clarified.
Share anything unusual happening at home that the teacher should be aware of.
Don’t compare your child with others.
Don’t ask about other classmates. If your child is experiencing a problem with other students, state your concerns to the teacher to address.
Questions to ask
• What skills will my child be expected to master?
• How will he or she be evaluated?
• What rate does my child learn and retain information?
• Is my child on grade level? If not, what measures are in place to help my child?
• How does my child focus and attend during instructional lessons?
• Does my child participate and engage in lessons and activities?
• Does my child have appropriate behavior?
• How does my child interact with peers?
• What can we do to be involved with our child’s academic and social development?
Also ask how the teacher wants you to communicate with him or her, whether it is by e-mail, phone or some other way. Find out what are the teacher’s expectations for homework and for parents.
After the conference
Go over the report card with your child, and be sure to be positive and support the teacher’s efforts.
If needs are to be addressed, work out a plan together with your child.
Praise your child and let him or her know how proud you are.
The ultimate teacher in a child’s life is you, the parent, and it is a lifetime commitment. Teach by your example. Spend time, communicate, explore, listen, encourage and accept.
The authors have a combined 75 years of teaching experience in kindergarten, first, second and third grade in area schools. Their book, “Kitchen Table Time: Recipes for Success” can be found at I Love Books in Delmar and The Book House in Stuyvesant Plaza, Guilderland.
You can contact kitchentabletime@gmail.com with any questions. Also, feel free to post comments below.
Readers had this to say
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