Orientation is still happening throughout the first month of school and I encourage you to make special efforts to be there. Whether it’s your first time or you’ve been several times before it’s always good to make that contact with your child’s teachers and staff early in the year. You can get special instructions on how the classroom will run and what you can do to help support your child’s success throughout the year. Teachers appreciate knowing you have an interest in your child’s education.
But it’s not only about the teachers, it’s about your children too. You need to let them know that you care and are interested in where they spend their days. My younger ones were so excited to show me the plant they have in the window, the pet animals in the aquariums and where they stand in line to go to lunch.
It’s exciting for them to show you “their world”. Make sure to be a part of it so you too can ask them questions about their day and know when and where they’ve been. Check out their desk and see their name tags and books. It’s a healthy experience for teachers, parents and most of all, your children.