It can be scary and exciting for both you and your child to meet this year’s new teacher!
With a few moments preparation you can be ready to set you and your child on the path to a good relationship with the teacher for the new school year.
- Reflect on strengths and struggles of last year.
- Talk with your child about their concerns and ideas for the upcoming school year.
- Think about how you can be involved in the classroom.
Now, take a moment to write down the answers to these five questions.
- My child is great at ….
- My child needs extra help with …
- My expectations for my child at school are …
- So far, my child’s experience with school has been …
- I can help in your classroom with …
Now you are ready for that first meeting with the teacher, either at the first school conference or just in the school hallway.
