Tip #43 from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents - The Rules
Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from 365 Teacher Secrets for Parents by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #43 Know the Rules Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm. ~Abraham Lincoln Do you know your child’s classroom rules? Just like at home, every classroom has them. Teachers know it is very important for children to know and understand the rules and expectations, but children cannot follow rules or achieve the teacher’s expectations if they are unaware of them. Many teachers have found that involving the children in making the rules helps the children feel invested in the classroom and more likely to remember and follow the rules. After rules have been established, good teachers know that the rules must be practiced and children must be reminded of the rules and expectations many times during the year. In the beginning of the s...