Talking With Your Child About School |
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Maybe your daughter says she hates social studies but won’t tell you
why. Or your son, when asked what he learned at school, just says
“Nothing.” Talking about school with your children shows them that you
value education and keeps you aware of what’s going on in their lives,
but what should you do when they don’t want to talk? |
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Homework Without the Fuss |
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Homework can be humbling for the involved parent. How is it that the
boy who’s always gotten straight A’s brings home a teacher’s note
saying he hasn’t been submitting his homework on time? How about the
daughter, so organized when it comes to her American Girl doll
collection, who manages to lose her homework before she can turn it in?
Or the child who tells you five minutes before bedtime that a report
not yet started is due the next day?
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7 Things To Tell the Teacher |
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What can you tell a teacher that will help him do his job better? You might be surprised. While your child’s teacher is the expert in education, no one knows more about your child than you do. It’s just as important for parents to tell teachers about issues at home that may affect school performance as it is for teachers to report how children are doing in the classroom.
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School and the Internet: What You Should Know |
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In classrooms across the country, kids are going online to master math concepts, take virtual field trips, and much more. Here’s what you should know about your child’s online activities at school and at home.
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Don’t Become a ‘Difficult Parent’ |
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by Stacy DeBroff, Mom Central
While it is always your prerogative to let a teacher know when you disagree with her decisions or have concerns about your child's classroom performance, recognize that she is responsible for satisfying many other parents besides you. Be willing to forgive if your child's teacher makes a mistake or fails to devote full attention to your specific issue. Move on to the new challenge you face together, but consider how you can best approach the next situation with her. |
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Beyond the Report Card: Talking With Teachers About Student Progress |
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By establishing open communication with the teacher, you can keep up with your child’s progress throughout the year–and that means fewer surprises when report card day comes around.
We talked with Rosemarie Young, past president of the National
Association of Elementary School Principals and principal for more than
20 years at Watson Lane Elementary in Louisville, Ky., for tips on how
parents can communicate effectively with teachers.
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Expert Advice on Homework |
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The last bell of the day rings and classroom doors bang open. Kids crowd the hallways in their hurry to get home. School’s out, after all—they’re finally free!
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