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Published Jul. 18, 2008
What are some things that we as parents can do to support our children's teachers? Outside of the obvious things such as making sure our children have the supplies they need for class, making sure our children come to school fed and well rested, and making sure they have their assignments.
As a parent, I'm interested in hearing some of the things that teachers feel are important that parents may not even think about.
As a home daycare provider, I don't often see myself as a teacher. But from my standpoint, communication and mutual respect is key. I work long hours and I don't mind going that extra mile when I feel like my parents need it, such as illlnesses and deployment and even just a mental health day. But it sure makes it easier when I feel like parents have respect for the job I do. For example, if your child is normally here at 6:30 am and you aren't working that day and decide to sleep in and not show up until 10. Your child might have been the only one I had for that day and I could have used the extra time to sleep in or run a personal errand. I don't mind keeping your child after my closing time for a true emergency but my time is as important as yours so if it's close to my closing time, please don't stop off for milk because it's more convienent to do it without your child and then show up 20-30 minutes after my closing time with apologies. I have been working all day, also, and I have things I need to do. If you are too sick to go to work and take care of one child, then please keep that in mind if I catch the same thing a week later. I rarely close due to illness because I realize that when I close I put 5-7 families out of work. But this same illness that the parent couldn't work with nor take care of one child with, I am working with and taking care of 5-7 children, not just one. So please finish your work as soon as possible, do not stop on the way home, but come as quickly as you can to pick up your child so I can rest.
Communication and mutual respect. Those 2 things keep me going long after my energy has left the building
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GOLO member since July 20, 2007
September 14, 2008 1:31 p.m.
Visit your child's school. I have some children whose parents never darken the school door and others who only show up if the child gets in trouble. Let your child know you are involved in his education and will be visibly present when he least expects it. Discuss what they're doing in school. General response.
GOLO member since July 6, 2007
September 13, 2008 10:16 a.m.
For the parent question, to me the main criteria is BE INVOLVED in a constructive manner. Stay in contact throughout the year. Attend conferences. Ask questions instead of letting issues fester until they're major complaints. Listen to what the teacher is saying about your child..don't blow it off if it's not what you want to hear. Consider that the whole team (teacher, parent, child) is responsible for
GOLO member since July 6, 2007
September 13, 2008 10:08 a.m.
GOLO member since March 2, 2008
July 18, 2008 10:25 a.m.
Also, my computer is where I can walk by, post a comment, and continue what I am doing. I don't have to sit here all day for hours to participate in GOLO conversations. Some days, the adult conversations on here save my sanity!
But it did help, I'm sure, to clarify it in the minds of a number of people. So I do thank you for thta.
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
July 18, 2008 10:21 a.m.
GOLO member since March 2, 2008
July 18, 2008 10:17 a.m.
GOLO member since July 12, 2007
July 18, 2008 10:13 a.m.
That certainly wasn't my intent,but,I was curious as you seem to have quiet a house full at all times by the way you mention your daily activities on golo.But now I actually see you don't, so I understand better now.
GOLO member since December 30, 2007
July 18, 2008 10:12 a.m.
And rebellious 8th grade? my boys hit the rebellious stage in the 5th grade,,,by 8th grade they were fine! Well, my last is going into the 6th but he started the end of his 4th grade year...I'm hoping he follow the pattern and by the middle of his 7th grade year,,we are home free once again
GOLO member since July 20, 2007
July 18, 2008 10:08 a.m.
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July 18, 2008 10:06 a.m.
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