10 Considerations in Choosing an Elementary School

There are a number of considerations in choosing an elementary school. The process can be a nerve-racking experience for parents. Public or private? Faith-based or secular? Large school or smaller school? Moving from a preschool your child liked, with a teacher you’ve come to know and love can make it even harder for both you…

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10 Tips for Terrific Parent-Teacher Conferences

Fall conferences provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to collaborate as a team to discuss the curriculum as well as the specific needs of your child. Make the most of fall preschool and elementary school conferences with these ten tips for terrific parent-teacher conferences. Keep ins mind, your child’s teacher is well trained and…

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Relieve Your Child’s Stress…Tell the Teacher!

Tell the teacher about difficult circumstance to help relieve your child’s stress at school. Begin by getting acquainted with the staff at your child’s school, most importantly, the classroom teacher. Take the time to share anything that would help with the transition to school. Inform the teacher of circumstances that may be stressful, upsetting or…

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15 Helpful Questions for Spring Conferences

Spring conferences are incredibly valuable to you as a parent to discuss your child’s social, emotional, physical, and academic growth. You and the classroom teacher, as well as other specialists in your child’s school, have been collaborating as a team since school began in the fall. Compare notes and make a plan for summer learning…

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The Parent Teacher Team

Build a good relationship with your child’s teacher by getting acquainted, volunteering, and keeping the lines of communication open. You and the teacher are a team, working together to help your child succeed. View Lori’s blog post, Steps to Resolving Parent-Teacher Conflicts. This and other YouTube vlogs may be found at http://www.youtube.com/BeckyDanielson

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Summertime to School Time

Get off to a great start with a few simple strategies to ease the transition from summertime to school. Lori and I have tips for both you and your child! Recommended books to help children get ready for school. •Llama, Llama Misses Mama Anna Dewdney  •The Good-bye Book Judith Viorst, Kay Chorao  •David and the…

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