Parent communication is a topic that I believe really differs from teacher to teacher. Am I communicating with parents too much? Not enough? Is there even a way to find a balance between making parents happy and not completely stressing yourself out.
Home-school communication is even more essential in a community classroom. Imagine how frustrating it is to have your child come home each day and not be able to hear about his/her day?
I have chosen to use a daily note home with my parents and so far, it has been working wonderfully. I love the picture format because my students can help fill it out. Even my non-verbal students can assist in the process! See an example below.
I make an effort to call my parents about once a week to check in. I also am a HUGE believer in sending home photos with anecdotes. It's a quick and easy way to show parents work examples, celebrate an accomplishment or even share a funny story throughout the school day.
I also really recommend tracking all communication with parents. It may seem like extra work that is not necessary… but there will be a day when you will be happy to have crossed your t's and dotted your i's. It's also a great way to take note of which parents you haven't connected with in a while. I've included an example of the template that has worked for me in the past!
Keep calm and teach on!
- S
- S
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