Title: Establishing healthy parent-teacher relationships for early learning success – Early Learning Network
Headings: Establishing healthy parent-teacher relationships for early learning success
Establishing healthy parent-teacher relationships for early learning success
29 Aug Establishing healthy parent-teacher relationships for early learning success
Why are healthy parent-teacher relationships important?
The Three C’s: How to form a constructive parent-teacher partnership
Communication
Consistency
Collaboration
Reach out early and often

Content: Start by letting him/her know that you want to play your part in your child’s education. Discuss with your child’s teacher the best ways to communicate. This can be as simple as sending notes to school with your child, leaving a voice message for the teacher, emailing important information or other methods unique to your situation. The best kind of communication is open, clear, constructive and timely. Frequent, two-way communication is important to stay apprised of what is happening at school, and to let your teacher know important things about your child. Home-school notes are especially effective. Attend meetings with questions and observations about your child’s efforts and behaviors, not just their grades and achievements. Let your child’s teacher know about your child’s strengths and challenges, likes and dislikes, and what you hope he or she accomplishes during the school year. Consistency
The second component of an effective partnership is consistency. This involves opportunities and experiences you provide at home to support your child’s learning.