As the 2024 school year officially resumes, both children as well as parents will be returning to their normal day-to-day activities. Your child will be learning, and you will eventually return to work to provide for your family.
It is widely known that the resumption of these obligations poses the possibility of parents and children spending large parts of their days apart from one another.
It’s important to stay interested and make time to ask your child how their day went every day. Also, take some time to get to know the person who will be spending a significant amount of time with them – their educator.
Building good relationships with your child’s educator may produce several positive results and it keeps you aware about what’s happening in their lives when you are not around.
“Studies link positive parent-teacher relationships to academic achievement, motivation, positive behavioural outcomes, improved attitude, and even social competence. The ability of a child to feel safe and cared for both at home and school helps promote classroom success at any age,” explains mental wellness hub – Brain Balance.
Here are a few tips on how you can build good relationships with your child’s educator:
Meet face to face
Spence Counselling Centre – a Christian psychology hub that provides expert advice – suggest meeting your child’s educator. The above-mentioned source believes that meeting your child’s teacher before school starts can be very helpful to kick-start the school year. It provides you with an opportunity to build a strong relationship with the teacher and discuss your expectations and goals for your child.
Be in constant communication
Throughout the school year, effective communication with your child’s teacher is crucial. Attend parent-teacher conferences, and read newsletters, so that you are up to date with activities taking place in his or her life.
Be involved
Participate in school events such as movie or bingo nights to bond with your child’s teacher and show your child that you care about their school life. Spending time with your child, whether it’s reading or helping in their classroom, strengthens their connection with both the school and the teacher.
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