Bridging the gap between home and school benefits your child, your family, and the school community. The many parent opportunities at BMS, RMS and SMS allow you to be part of the school, meet your child’s classmates and to stay informed. The recent Parent Teach-In was extremely rewarding for the children bringing new experiences to the classrooms. Community projects and school celebrations also provide opportunities for parents to be engaged. Even the weekly Art Class offers a chance to be involved, and no talent is required by the way.
Families can also provide a supportive environment at home encouraging the principles found in our classrooms: order, independence, and self-motivation. You can look for and provide opportunities for children to help out: wipe and dust tables, fold towels, sort silverware, set the table. Give your child enough time and show your confidence in him/her to be able to complete tasks (without rushing in to help). Also, don’t expect perfect results, but recognize your child’s effort instead. You can find additional ideas for ways to engage children at home on the American Montessori Society website at http://amshq.org/Family-Resources
As parents and teachers, we share the common goal of growing confident, independent children.
