Steps To Take To Help School Become A Positive Event: 100 Steps To Consider!
2008 July 19 by: ScottParenting
21. Meet your child’s friends and get to know their parents.
22. Take advantage of family programs and resources offered at the school.
23. Work with others to establish a parent resource center at the school.
24. Help create a school toy/book lending library and visit it regularly.
25. Assist in developing parent support programs/groups.
26. Arrange to visit your child’s classroom or have lunch with your child at the school.
27. Seek out classes or information on child development, learning styles, discipline, etc.
28. Attend parent education fairs and other special events at school.
29. Start a parent book club to discuss current publications.
30. Help create and/or contribute to a school newsletter on parenting.
31. Promote and volunteer for before- and after-school programs.
32. Build an at-home child I.D. file including items such as medical records, pictures, and fingerprints.
33. Make donations and/or offer to work at clothing drives and food banks to benefit economically-disadvantaged families in the community.
34. Ask teachers or school counselors about how to talk with your child about tough topics.
This is valuable advice for parents.
We often carry a bit of own childhood baggage into the school room with our kids. It’s important to remember that your child will experience school in their own way.
So if you had a fantastic time at school, share the good stories and enthusiasm you have, but keep a look out for things that your child may be struggling with.
If you had a dreadful time at school, don’t hide from the principal and criticise everything. Have an open mind, become involved and look for the positives.