I've been both a working Mom and a Stay-at-Home Mom. On both sides I always felt my child's education was ultimately my responsibility and their teacher was my partner. "Our" teacher not only educates my child. She is "my" teacher too. The teacher is there to see things I can't see and to educate me in the best ways to assist educating my child. I love it when the teacher sends me a note home (good or bad). I love hearing what my girl did that day. I love when the teacher asks for my help. I feel more connected with my child when I know what's going on in her classroom. I am my happiest when I've contributed to my child's education. So that is the kind of teacher I strive to be. A teacher that keeps my parents involved, connected, and feeling confident about their child being in my classroom. How can you keep your parents involved? How would you like to be included in your child's learning experiences?
Ways to partner with your parents:
- Send notes home
- Send an email
- Surprise your students/parents with a phone call
- Create weekly/monthly newsletters
- Create a website
- Invite them to your class
- Send pictures with captions on the back
- A daily/notebook or folder brought to and form school
- Create a bulletin board just for parents
