{"id":763,"date":"2016-07-05T10:31:43","date_gmt":"2016-07-05T17:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/praxis\/?p=763"},"modified":"2018-12-21T22:36:13","modified_gmt":"2018-12-22T06:36:13","slug":"teachers-can-form-relationships-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/praxis\/teachers-can-form-relationships-families\/","title":{"rendered":"How Teachers can Form Relationships with Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Families are such a big part of your students\u2019 lives. Making an effort to include families as part of your team goes a long way towards making your classroom a true community.<\/p>\n<h2>Communicate with Families<\/h2>\n<p>If you see your students\u2019 parents or caregivers at dropoff or pickup time each day, this isn\u2019t too hard. The communication time is already built in! If not, make an effort to call or email each family one to two times per week (the earlier the grade level, the more important this is). Sometimes, you may need the assistance of a translator, but it&#8217;s worth it. Tell families not only how their child is doing, but also make an effort to share at least one positive thing about their child\u2019s day whenever you speak to them. Also make sure to keep families in the loop on any strategies you may be trying in the classroom. Finally, ask their advice! After all, they have known their kiddo longer than you have, and they are experts on their own children. If you have questions, ask!<\/p>\n<p>Also, take time to get to know families. Find out about where they grew up, what they like to do on the weekends, and what their values are. Everyone is different.<\/p>\n<p>And, of course, learn their names! Please don\u2019t be that person calling every students\u2019 mother, \u201cMom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/praxis\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/14\/files\/2016\/06\/giphy-2.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-764 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/praxis\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/14\/files\/2016\/06\/giphy-2.gif\" alt=\"how teachers can form relationships with families -magoosh\" width=\"374\" height=\"211\" \/><\/a> Photo by <a href=\"http:\/\/glee.wikia.com\/wiki\/File:Mercedes_eye_roll.gif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wikia<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Work with Families &#8212; Not Against Them!<\/h2>\n<p>It can be hard to overcome the attitude of, \u201cI\u2019m the teacher, so I know best.\u201d But no one knows everything! Working together with families to figure out solutions is better for everyone. Often, you come up with better ideas as a team. The family feels more empowered. You don\u2019t have the burden of being perfect &#8212; which is impossible! Sometimes, the family\u2019s opinion will be different from your opinion. Listen to them. Talk it over together. It\u2019s their child, and unless there is a VERY good reason not to try it their way, it usually can\u2019t hurt to give it a shot.<\/p>\n<h2>Be a Cheerleader<\/h2>\n<p>It is so easy to judge others. Instead, try to always put yourself in their shoes! Being a parent is tough, and not everyone will have the same values as you do. That\u2019s okay! Try to always be understanding and build others up instead of tearing others down. This goes for conversations in the teacher\u2019s lounge, too.<\/p>\n<p>It isn\u2019t always easy, but having relationships with families is so much better than doing it alone. And ya know what? Parents also want teachers who will listen to them! 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