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: 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. Ask about and suggest ways you can work with your child at home to encourage their learning for a successful school year. Creating routines for homework, such as establishing a time and quiet place, is important. Providing learning materials, reading with your child, and encouraging healthy habits for eating and physical activity all contribute to their success in school. Talk about methods for ensuring that you and the teacher are “on the same page” when it comes to plans and expectations. This kind of partnership sends a consistent message to your child and lets him know that you and his teacher together support his learning.