When helping, try to do what the teacher wants, not necessarily what you want. And be careful not to pass on information about children s behavior that you see in the classroom. A neighbor shouldn t hear from a classroom volunteer about her sister s son s problem with thumb sucking. We all work harder for those who say thanks. After receiving a note of praise from a teacher, my son would do practically anything for him.
Teachers are no different.
If your child struggles, make the teacher aware of the problem and ask for suggestions. Don t be afraid to tell the teacher your plans and how she can help. Focus on changing your child, not the teacher, the school or the child in the next seat. Pick your battles. Don t overlook important issues, but choose your battles carefully.