Communicating with families can be stressful. By reaching out early, accentuating the positives, and asking for help, teachers can foster positive home relationships.
March 30, 2023
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As teachers, we are constantly evaluating our practice and looking for ways to improve. After over a decade of teaching, I’ve changed everything from my procedures over pencils to how I handle the ever-evolving world of technology.
One of the biggest areas I’ve grown in is how I communicate with parents. In my early years of teaching, I often felt I needed to sugarcoat things—I thought parents only wanted to hear about how wonderful their child was. Doing so didn’t always paint a clear picture of what was truly going on in the classroom, though. As I grew more confident in my understanding of the learning process, I began communicating more consistently with parents.
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