Why parents are important?

Parents are not physically present in the classroom, they can and do and

judge teachers.

Ways that parents can be involved and connected

Parents can be involved in their children’s schooling. Some parents may drop their children off and be there to pick them up as soon as the bells rings.It’s easier to make a connection if you share the same language as the parents of your learner.

PTA and PTO

In number of countries, there are parents-teacher assiciation (PTA) and parent-teacher organization (PTO).

Research shows that children do better in school when parents talk often with teachers and become involved in the school

When you don’t speak the parent language

You my find yourself in situation where you do not speak the same language as the parents of your learners.

Creating a teacher-parent partnership• Learning about your parents families• Children’s drawing

Getting ready for school Feeling better

Who gets you ready for shool in the morning? Draw your picture about it.

Have you ever been sick?

FoodWho prepares your favorite food for you?

Dinner TimeWho do you eat dinner with?

Getting ready for bedWho gets you ready for bed at night?

Story TimeWho tells you stories?

Learning from ParentsSample Question Using the information in the classroom

What does your child like to do in her free time?

If the children interested in soccer, you can try to include books in English about soccer in the class

Does your child prefer playing alone or with other children?

If the chld prefer playing alone

What language are spoken at home?