Tip #7 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents - Role Model
Today's tip for parents (from two talented teachers) comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly (yes, those are the two talented teachers). #7 Be a Role Model The country clubs, the cars, the boats, Your assets may be ample, But the best inheritance you can leave your kids Is to be a good example. ~Barry Spilchuk Teachers know the importance of making sure they are also reading during the class silent reading time. The children are always amazed at this at the beginning of the school year. " You like to read, too?" That is one opportunity teachers have to do exactly as the children are doing. You have so many others. Your child can see you using a calculator to balance your checkbook, preparing healthy meals from all of the different food groups, reading maps to prepare for a road trip. Do you take any kind of classes for your job or outside of it? Consider doing some of your homework side-by-side when your chi...