31/05/2023
To create positive communication strategies for your classroom, remember the three C’s for parent-teacher communication when developing great communication patterns.
✨Communication: The first ‘C’ towards creating a great relationship between home and school life for children is communication. Developing an approachable environment where parents feel they can express their needs and learn more about their child’s development early on in the school year can set up a great opportunity for positive communication throughout the year, creating a two-way conversation and relationship between the classroom and home, and more parental involvement in a child’s learning progress.
✨Consistency: Establishing a consistent communication routine creates a more positive perspective on classroom activities by parents and whanau. A school or classroom community that is regularly informed doesn’t feel as though they are missing out and also shows off the progress of the class. Even if you are celebrating a group achievement, parents see each student’s success and the connection that they have with their own children. Developing consistent communication in the classroom sets the class up for success.
✨Collaboration: Allowing parents’ and caregivers’ input into classroom activities nurtures a successful communication relationship. Many parents will value the opportunity to have a say or to be involved in their child’s education. This gives teachers an opportunity to have a more collaborative classroom environment, where they can communicate with parents when help is required, and parents will feel positive about getting involved.
