Many parents think that it is only up to their children to build a strong relationship with their teachers in order to have a pleasant experience at school. However, a close and strong connection between parents and their children's teachers can also make a big difference for your child's learning and overall school experience.
Understood.org shared some of the most effective ways to build a strong relationship with your kid's teacher. Building a partnership with your child's "second parent" can help your kid learn and live better at school.
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1. Attend And Schedule Meetings
Parents should not take for granted the importance of having a meeting with your child's teachers. One of the best ways to build a strong relationship with your kid's teacher is to attend meetings in order for you to clearly communicate your goals, concerns and priorities about your child.
2. Find Best Medium For Teacher Communication
When you meet with your child's teacher, make sure to know which mode of communication he or she prefers. You can use text messages, phone calls, email or chat, depending on the school policy.
3. Show Respect
Never treat your child's teacher in an aggressive and impolite manner. Convey your concerns and issues to your kid's teachers with respect and sensitivity.
4. Give Compliments
Do not spend all of your meeting and communication time talking about your problems with the school or teaching staff. "If you're meeting in the guidance office or other location, start things off with a positive statement, like something you've noticed about the teacher's classroom or teaching style," Understood.org shares.
5. Attend Special Events
One of the best ways to build a strong relationship with your kid's teacher is by attending different school events. "Students with parents who are involved in their school tend to have fewer behavioral problems and better academic performance, and are more likely to complete high school than students whose parents are not involved in their school," Child Trends explains.
