Talk with teachers. Get to know your children's teachers and talk with them about what you can do to help at home. Try to attend open houses, conferences, plays, concerts, games and other activities at school. Introduce yourself to your child's teacher in person or by phone.
Here are some general questions and information that can be shared with your child's teacher on your conference appointment. Even if you find your child is doing well, and you seem at a loss as to what to discuss in your conference, these questions are always important.
1.What grade level is my child performing on in reading, math, social studies, and science?
2.What do you see as my child's strengths and weaknesses?
3.Could you tell me about my child's work ethic, relations with other children, behavior in class, and attitude toward learning?
4.Can you tell me what academic topics and skills will be emphasized this year in your classroom?
1.Give the teacher extra information about your child to help him or her know the child better.
2.Express your appreciation to the teacher for the good year your child is having at school.
3.Ask the teacher if there is anything special that you could do to help in the classroom this year.
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