Title: 10 Messages Every Teacher Should Send To Parents |
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10 Messages Every Teacher Should Send To Parents
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10 Messages Every Teacher Should Send To Parents
1. Your child has successes that we can share.
2. Your child has ‘lightbulb’ moments you should know about.
3. Your child went somewhere. Ask them about it.
4. You can help your child learn by…
5. Here are some questions to ask your child…
6. Here are some alternatives to homework
7. Thank you.
8. Your child is heard in my classroom.
9. I know home life can be busy.
10. I’ll work with you. Here’s how.

Content: We know that teachers and parents want to share experiences and stay connected, but many teachers are at loss about what kind of messages to share. Over time, many become discouraged and stick to the minimum effort route: a couple of conferences per year and an occasional note. Our past survey indicated that 40% of teachers rank “a supportive family” as “the number one factor in achieving student success” even ahead of their own teaching skill, this is simply not good enough. Effective communication with families can be a game-changer for parent involvement, with a positive ripple effect on long-term relationships and community. With these 10 key messages you will have an inventory of ideas at your fingertips that you can start implementing right away and come back to it from time to time. 10 Messages Every Teacher Should Send To Parents
1. Your child has successes that we can share. In the past, teachers reaching out to parents would most likely mean that a child is misbehaving or having learning difficulties. The key to successful communication is sharing frequent positive messages to build trust and over time, a happy school climate.