I remember the time my nephew was beginning his sojourn into the world of formal schools. It was a hard month for my sister – phone calls, running out the door at short notice, mulling over the possibilities, waking up in the middle of the night wondering, “Are we doing the right thing?” No, she… [ Continue Reading ]
Your first contact with your child’s teacher is probably the most important. You have to build a rapport and develop a relationship of trust with her. Therefore, the time and setting are important. It would be a good idea to meet within a week of the school’s opening. As the teacher may not have had… [ Continue Reading ]
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