Tell your child to “HAVE FUN!” at school!
School can be an exciting time for children. However, it can also be a confusing time if the child’s parents and teacher give different instructions for the day.
Parents, you are your child’s first teacher. You experience their first words, their first
steps and their first redirection from unwanted behavior. You child takes and will
continue to take all cues and directions from you.
As a student, your child will also now take cues and directions from his teachers.
So, when mom or dad says, “Work on your letters today with your teacher,” that
is exactly what your child will expect to do. However, his teacher may have other
plans for that day. The child may not have an opportunity to work on his letters that
day. Will this disappoint mom or dad? Does this mean he did not follow directions?
It is very important to work together with your child’s teacher to avoid confusion and to help him understand that mom, dad and teacher are partners working together. If parents give the child an instruction for the classroom that is not followed in the course of his day, the child will be confused. That is why teachers and parents must be consistent in their interactions with the child.
We suggest that the next time you send your child to school, direct him or her to be a good listener and to have fun! This is a great plan for everyone, especially for your child.
Enjoy every moment!
