Tip #35 from 365 Teacher Secrets from Parents (McKinley & Trombly) - Communication

 


Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly.

#35

Keep Up Good Communication

We all need each other.
~Leo Buscaglia

 

The beginning of a new school year means many changes for your child. This time of year can be overwhelming and frustrating to some children. Your child may feel anxious about all the changes—a new grade level, a new classroom, different people in her class, a new teacher, possibly even a new building. That is a lot of changes for anyone!

As your child starts this new school year, remember that good communication between her and the family will be essential in making the transition smooth. Communicating regularly with her about her day and her upcoming assignments can help to avoid last minute panic about projects due the next day, misplaced homework, lost paperwork for field trips, picture day forms, and other such things.

Keep up consistent communication:

●      Check her backpack with her after school every day. Pull out information and notices for you to look over or fill out. Create a routine out of this.

●      Ask her specific questions about her day, the activities she’s involved in, and the subjects she is currently studying. If you ask a generic question like “how was school today,” you will likely be met with an equally generic, “Fine.” Opt for something more specific like “What did you cover in math today?” or “How many did you get right on your spelling test?”

●      Consider hanging a corkboard on her wall above her homework area. Tack up any information sheets or projects that are forthcoming.

●      Use the calendar at the message center to record important due dates for assignments or upcoming events or tests so the whole family is aware of her schedule and can help remind her of important information.

●      Look over her completed homework with her. Ask her questions about the work. If she has doubts or can’t explain the work she is doing, help her create a list of questions to ask her teacher.

●      Check the family calendar in the message center together daily. Help her prepare for the next day. Try to avoid giving commands such as “Tomorrow is picture day. Get everything ready.” Instead, teach her to plan for herself by preparing a mental (or written) checklist. “Tomorrow is picture day. What do you need?” See if she can come up with the necessary items such as clothes (are they clean and ready?), money, order envelope, etc.

Creating consistent communication habits with your child will help her enter into her new school year with excitement and confidence!

 


     Cindy McKinley Alder                                            Patti Trombly

 

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