How will you know and build a relationship with my child? There are
42 other kids in the room!
This is our most asked question! As stated above we are both your child's
teachers. We take time EVERYDAY to have real conversations with every child in
the classroom. Within the first few weeks we can probably take a test about your
family. At the end of each day we "debrief" on anything that we may have learned
throughout the day so that we are both aware. We always take time to joke, hug,
kiss, tease, encourage your child. We will learn your child's personality and
feed off of that. Is your child whitty and loves to joke? Well we will make sure
to tease them (in a good way). Is your child ALWAYS serious? We will take the
time to encourage their personality and find a way to help him/her relax and
enjoy being 7. Is your child a perfectionist? We will take time to teach that
mistakes are okay and a good thing. That's how we learn!
We can read every expression that your child has within a week or so. We will
know how their morning has gone the minute he/she steps into the room.
Pretty soon you will realize that we know your child inside and out! We can
even tell you what you ate for dinner last night most days :)
What are the benefits to my child being in a combined
classroom?
Your child will have the benefit of two teachers, two teaching styles,
flexible grouping, extra remediation, extension, extensive technology
opportunities, and our LOVE!
What are the downfalls to my child being in the combined
classroom?
More papers for us to grade
If you want to provide a treat or volunteer there are more families,
activities, etc. for you.
THAT'S IT!!!! Not a bad trade-off in our opinion.
42 other kids in the room!
This is our most asked question! As stated above we are both your child's
teachers. We take time EVERYDAY to have real conversations with every child in
the classroom. Within the first few weeks we can probably take a test about your
family. At the end of each day we "debrief" on anything that we may have learned
throughout the day so that we are both aware. We always take time to joke, hug,
kiss, tease, encourage your child. We will learn your child's personality and
feed off of that. Is your child whitty and loves to joke? Well we will make sure
to tease them (in a good way). Is your child ALWAYS serious? We will take the
time to encourage their personality and find a way to help him/her relax and
enjoy being 7. Is your child a perfectionist? We will take time to teach that
mistakes are okay and a good thing. That's how we learn!
We can read every expression that your child has within a week or so. We will
know how their morning has gone the minute he/she steps into the room.
Pretty soon you will realize that we know your child inside and out! We can
even tell you what you ate for dinner last night most days :)
What are the benefits to my child being in a combined
classroom?
Your child will have the benefit of two teachers, two teaching styles,
flexible grouping, extra remediation, extension, extensive technology
opportunities, and our LOVE!
What are the downfalls to my child being in the combined
classroom?
More papers for us to grade
If you want to provide a treat or volunteer there are more families,
activities, etc. for you.
THAT'S IT!!!! Not a bad trade-off in our opinion.