Tag: teacher communication
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6 Things Your Child’s Day Care Teacher Wishes You Knew
Get Pregnant Fast Your little ones can spend anywhere from a few hours to over 40 hours a week with their day care teachers, yet we often only have a few fleeting moments to connect with you. Why is it that someone so dedicated to your child’s development has so little time to chat? Typically,…
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Welcome Back to Homework: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast As my children embark on their fourth week of school, I’ve noticed the initial thrill of new teachers and shiny school supplies has faded. The blissful ease of the first few weeks is giving way to the reality of homework—a reality that coincides with my return to full-time work, necessitating a reevaluation…
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A Note to My Child’s Kindergarten Teacher
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Educator, Though we haven’t met yet, our paths will cross soon, and I wanted to take a moment to reach out. I must confess upfront that I might be one of those parents who tends to check in a bit too often, perhaps even bordering on overprotective. My background may give…
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A Letter to My Child’s Future Kindergarten Teacher
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Educator, As I sit here sifting through the mountain of kindergarten registration forms, my thoughts drift to you. This fall, my little one, whom I affectionately call my “baby,” will be stepping into your classroom. She’s thrilled about starting “big school,” as she likes to call it, while I can’t help…
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What I Wish I Could Have Shared with My Son’s New Fifth-Grade Teacher
Get Pregnant Fast As I step into this new chapter with my son, I want to introduce myself to his fifth-grade teacher. Hello, I’m Clara, and this is my eldest child, who is lucky enough to be in your class this year. I don’t mean to come off as “that parent,” but there was a…
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A Thoughtful Note to Teachers: A Solution to Lunch-Shaming in Schools
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of school lunches can be challenging for parents. Striking a balance between what your child enjoys and what educators deem acceptable often leads to a frustrating experience. However, two experts in children’s nutrition, Dr. Lisa Trent and Ms. Sarah Goldstein, propose a practical solution that may help alleviate this…
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Notes I Should Probably Write to My Children’s Teachers
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 2, 2020 Originally Published: Jan. 19, 2016 Kids are delightfully unpredictable. Their vivid imaginations can lead to some truly entertaining conversations, filled with the wildest statements and the most curious inquiries. While these traits are charming in the safety of home, they can become a source of concern when our…