Get the scoop. Attend the school’s open house or orientation to learn expectations and meet the teachers and staff.
Communicate. Read and respond to communication from your child's teacher.
Inform. Let your child's teacher know of things going on at home that could distract your child.
Set goals. Work with your child to create goals for the year and affirm them when they accomplish the goals.
Do your part. Contribute to classroom supplies (tissues, paper towels, pencils, etc…).
Say thank you! Send a note to a teacher to let her know she is appreciated.
Have a game plan. Establish a schedule and stick to it - for bedtime, homework time, etc.
Work smart. Create an appropriate workspace for kids to complete their homework.
Gather feedback. Ask your child how things are going at school regularly to keep up with what's happening.
Rest up. Ensure your child is getting enough sleep each night.
Provide healthy meals. Start each day with a protein rich, well-balanced breakfast.
Seek to resolve issues. Sometimes it's better to plan a meeting with a teacher to discuss your child rather than sending an email.
Be prepared. When meeting with your child’s teacher, time is precious. Think ahead about important talking points or specific questions you may have.
Consider all sides. Try to give the teacher the benefit of the doubt. Remember there are always at least two sides to a story.
Help out! Use SignUpGenius to coordinate classroom volunteers for the teacher.