Before I became a stay-at-home-mom I was a teacher.  With school back in full swing I thought I’d share a few pieces of advice with you.  Of course, this is information that is purely my opinion- but I’ll bet a lot of teachers would agree although never say many of these things to your face.

1. When I call you right before school starts to introduce myself- call me back.  If you don’t you are making an immediate bad impression.  And I’ll remember that when I meet you and your child.
2. If you volunteer to help- show up and do it.  When you volunteer to help I count on you being there.  And if your child is in pre-k or a lower elementary level you might be asked to cut out some materials.  These things are important- and if you don’t like doing it- imagine how I feel having to do it all of the time every single day.
3. Don’t ask to talk to me when you drop your child off or pick your child up.  You can use that time to set up an appointment with me but I don’t have time to talk at that time.  Those are some of the most chaotic times of the day.
4. Even if your child is only in kindergarten make sure all homework is completed.  Let your child know it is important to do assigned work.
5. Be likeable.  If you’re not I probably won’t like your child very much either.

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