This week's tip is a two-fer. It is a parent communication tip and a sponge activity all bundled together.
Have you read Stephen Covey's book?
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Covey talks about an emotional bank account (EBA). This is a metaphor for the trust in a relationship. You can make deposits or withdrawls in this account. Relationships work like a bank account. You can build trust or tear down (withdrawl) trust.
Relationships are an important part of a teacher's job. We have relationships with our boss, co-workers, students, and students' parents. When the new year begins, teachers, students, and parents feel anxious. One of the best ways I have found to deal with anxiety is to make deposits in my students' EBA. By doing this, I am letting my students and parents know that I see the positive in my students. You can do this by making a positive phone call or sending home a happy note.
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