When we, as parents, drop our kids off for school, we want them to have fun and excel. We want their peers and teachers to see and love them as we do. But a parent's love is simply different—and so is their place in a child's life.Teachers can see children in different ways and offer fresh perspectives. So, it's not really surprising that there are things teachers wish parents knew."Teachers see kids in a very different environment than parents," says Katelyn Rigg, M.Ed, a literacy and reading specialist and founder of LiteracyLearn.com. "A home environment can be very different from a classroom environment."One potentially significant difference is rules. For example, the school may be more structured—being late for lunch hour may be frowned upon in school, whereas at home, schedules can fluctuate."Some teachers may be strict, while parents may be lenient," Rigg says. "If there isn’t a consistency between home and school, then some children may struggle with expectations."Finally, children may behave differently at school. Some parents may be pleasantly surprised to learn their rambunctious child is a "pleasure to have in class." Other times, a child may act out in school and follow the rules at home."Social pressures, work ethic and independence are all factors which present themselves differently in situations," Rigg adds.Ultimately, parents and teachers have the same goal: to see children succeed. So, now that we're back to school, education experts with classroom experience share the things they wish parents knew.Related: 35 Cool Back-to-School Party Ideas for an End-of-Summer Bash
13 Things Teachers Wish Parents Knew
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2. Books Are Powerful
Technology has enabled people to stay in touch and be entertained. But educators share that reading hard copies of books is still essential."I wish parents knew just how important it is to read to their children," Rigg says. "Parents need to understand that research has shown that reading to children has numerous positive effects, including building strong vocabulary and rich background knowledge."For example, a 2019 study showed children whose parents read one picture book to them daily were exposed to an estimated 78,000 words annually. Make it a habit—it doesn't have to break the bank.“Have a routine like a book read before bed," Dr. Slutsky says. "I know books can be expensive, but you can go to the library...We spend so much time engaged in technology, and literacy has taken a backseat.”
4. Speak Positively
You may have heard negative opinions about a teacher, or perhaps the educator rubbed you the wrong way at a parent-teacher conference. A filter is your best friend.“When parents speak positively of teachers and show respect, that says to the child that the teacher is competent, smart and caring…it sets a tone for respect from student to the teacher," Dr. Slutsky says.
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6. Mistakes Are OK To Call Out
You may be surprised to learn about your child's behavior or academic performance. But that doesn't mean the teacher's opinion or insights aren't valuable—or valid."Sometimes, parents blame teachers for the way their children are reacting," Dr. Slutsky says. "They say, ‘I don’t see that at home.’” But Dr. Slutsky says your child may be using school to test boundaries. Teachers know no one is perfect—including your child—and wish parents did, too."Kids will make mistakes, and that’s OK," Rigg says."If we call kids out on their mistakes, it doesn’t mean we don’t care or don’t love them. Parents need to understand that their child’s mistakes can be turned into valuable learning experiences to grow from."Related: 225 Fun 'Get To Know You' Questions for Students
8. Follow the Chain
If your child is struggling, including with a relationship with a teacher, don't go straight to the top."Bring your issue to your teacher first before you take the concern up the chain of command," Aronian says. "Teachers want to make it right and hopefully not have the department chair or principal intercede."
10. Teachers Are Always Thinking and Learning
Though their job is to teach, educators also prioritize learning and evolving. Why? Because they care deeply about your child."Teachers are always working on lesson planning, experiments, figuring out ways to adapt and adjust language arts and math for students falling behind," Dr. Slutsky says.
12. Yes, They Have Summer Vacation
Teachers may work a summer job or engage in professional development. But yes, the rumors are true: They often take some time to themselves in the summer. Guess what? Your child benefits—and so do teachers, and there's no shame in that."The school year is a long year," Dr. Slutsky says. "Some years, the classroom runs really well. In other years, it’s more challenging. You need two to three weeks to decompress…we’ve come to an understanding of student mental health. We don’t pay enough attention to teachers' mental health. We’re under a lot of stress."
13. Small, Kind Gestures Add Up
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