40 things your child’s teacher wants you to know

A look inside a teacher’s mind could help you understand lesson plans and maybe even guide your child to perform better.

If you have a question, reach out to us. We want your child to succeed just as much as you do. Open communication between families and teachers builds bonds that help students do their absolute best.

Creating a system of incentives and consequences at home can help students behave in school. Rewarding them for having a good day at school can make those days more frequent.

Teaching methods have changed a lot over the years, so don’t be shocked when your child’s homework looks unfamiliar to you. Don’t tell them not to use a certain math strategy just because you learned something different. Do research or reach out to your child’s teacher to familiarise yourself with newer methods so you can help when your child has a question.

It’s a good idea to have your child keep a journal from a young age. Have them draw pictures and jot down notes about their day. It’s a good way for students to reflect and set goals. It also serves as a safe place to process their emotions.

If we make a call home or give your child a recommendation, it’s not to put them down, it’s to help them succeed. Most teachers have their students’ best interests in mind and will go out of their way to make sure they are helping them in any way they can.

It’s never a good idea to send your kids back to school the day after a long flight. They’re wiped out and can’t function properly most of the time. Also, don’t schedule a vacation that runs into the first few days on the school year. It puts a lot of pressure on your child to play catch up once they get back and causes a lot of stress for both the student and teacher.

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Many parents don’t realise how much their kids are learning when they are playing with other kids. Play has many developmental benefits. Kids are learning social skills such as negotiation and communication, understanding their bodies, and learning through trial and error.

If we teach small children, don’t tell us that our jobs are “so cute” and that you wish you could glue and colour all day long. Children express a whole new side of themselves when they’re outside of their home.

At parent-teacher conferences, let’s stick to your child’s progress, not how your husband doesn’t help you around the house.

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