
Strengthening the Parent-Teacher Relationship: Daily Check-ins
“Mrs. Johnson, would you read us ‘The Book with No Pictures?’” Avery asks me as we settle down for pick-up time. “No. I want her to read...

The P-N-P Trap
I have mentioned the OREO method of parent-teacher communication a few times in my previous blogs, and I will finally be addressing it in...

What to Remember when Addressing Concerning Behavior
As mentioned in last month’s blog, I have found there are four primary reasons why teachers need to communicate with parents. In the last...

Outside the Parent-Teacher Conference: Communicating with Parents, pt. 1
“They’re more afraid of you than you are of them.” We often hear this line when it comes to encountering frightening animals. However,...

Answering the "Why" of Parent-Teacher Communications
“Mrs. Johnson, when Jake* finishes his nap, I need you to make sure that he folds up his blanket like this.” The concerned mom tells me...