It seems as though everyone is giving you advice about how to prepare your child to go back to school. The problem is that no one is telling you about the one thing you can do that is guaranteed to lead to a successful year for your child.

I have seen ads for kids back to school clothes, pens and pencils, sticky notes, computers, even backpacks. I have read articles on how you can help your child with homework, pack nutritious lunches, wear backpacks safely. You are being bombarded with information and advice on ways  to make the coming school year a success for your child.

But no one is telling you about the one most important thing you can do to that is guaranteed to help your child have a successful school year.

Students need school supplies and maybe a  set of new clothes to replace the ones that were outworn or outgrown last year.  But having these things  will not help your child learn, and isn’t that  what you really want for your child?

The most important ‘back to school’ tip need not cost you a penny to implement, but could go a long way to ensuring that your child gets the education he or she needs.

The one thing you can do that will guarantee a successful year for your child is making contact with your child’s new teacher.

Here are the reasons why doing this is so important;

1. Teachers take more care of students when they know that parents are going to be involved in their schooling – I have been a teacher and I know that this is true.

2. Letting the teacher know that you exist confirms that you are both on the same side, you both want to help your child succeed

3. It is important to create a connection between home and school that leads to open communication between your child’s teacher and you. Then you will be the first to hear when there are problems.

4. Making contact with the teacher shows your child that you care about what he does in class, this acts as a great motivator for  students.

5. Acknowledging the teacher’s existence indicates that you will be supporting the work they do

6. Your child’s teacher will want to know who you are, and that they can rely on you to be there when your child needs help

7.  You don’t want the first time you meet your child’s teacher to be at conference time when everyone is busy and stressed.

8. It is much easier to bring up any issues you may have about your child’s education if you have met the teacher previously.

9. It is the polite thing to do

10. Your child is precious, don’t you want to know who he or she is with all day?

Get your child all the school supplies he or she needs, then, as soon as school starts, make contact with your child’s teacher.  You will be surprised at the difference it can make to your child’s education.

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