Teachers are key to
a good school experience for your children.
Be sure your
child’s teacher knows that you understand and appreciate the effort
that it takes to do well in the classroom.
A sincere thank you
can help enhance the interaction between parents and teachers.
On occasion
children face difficulties in school, and it often helps to
concentrate on what is working and how the teacher is having a
positive effect on your child’s life.
Approaching
challenges from a positive perspective can become a self-fulfilling
prophecy, and result in a more positive outcome.
Expressing
appreciation when appropriate is a simple way to keep the lines of
communication open.
That way, should
difficulties arise in the future, there is a good base of mutual
respect from which to operate and discuss solutions.
The teaching
profession is often undervalued and taken for granted. When you show
respect and gratitude, it is appreciated and remembered.
A written note, a
follow up phone call or a brief chat can be simple yet effective
approaches to foster good feelings and understanding.
Remember that the
goals of parents and teachers are very much the same – providing
children with the best of all possible learning environments and
success in academics.
The creative
collaboration between parents and teachers is one of unlimited
potential.
