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Do reach out -

Do reach out if you have any questions. Open communication between families and teachers is necessary for students' success.

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Introduce your child to journaling -

Have your child keep a journal from a young age. They can draw pictures and make notes about their day. It's a good way for them to later reflect on goals and process their emotions.

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Teachers have your child’s best interests in mind -

Remember: teachers don't want to put students down. So if they make a special note or recommendation, it's only to help students succeed.

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Create rules at home -

Have rules at home about chores, cooking, and screen time. Having systems at home helps students behave in school.

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Teachers aren't marriage counselors -

When you're at a parent-teacher meeting, stick to your kid's progress. Teachers don't want to listen to your marital complaints.

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Playing is just as important as being in the classroom -

Kids learn a lot when they play with each other. It has many developmental benefits, such as learning social skills, negotiation, and communication.

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It's not a cute job -

Never tell a teacher who works with small children that their job is "cute." There's more to the job than helping children glue and color.

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Homework doesn't look the same as when you were a kid -

Teaching methods have changed a lot since you went to school. So don't tell your kid not to use a certain math strategy just because it looks unfamiliar to you. Research before, or reach out to your child’s teacher to familiarize yourself with newer methods.

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Encourage reading -

Reading is a vital life skill. Therefore, it's important to encourage your child to keep reading. It's without a doubt the key to classroom success at any age.

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Come back earlier from vacation -

Never send your kids back to school the day after a long flight. They're going to be exhausted, which will disturb their school day. Also, avoid having them miss the beginning of the school year. Otherwise, it will put a lot a pressure on them.

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Teachers wear a lot of hats -

Apart from teaching, they also take on the role of psychologist, friend, adviser, etc. On top of that, they're also keeping an eye on issues at home, bullying, learning disabilities, substance abuse, and peer pressure.

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Technology isn't helping children's behavior -

Back in the day, kids used to play outside and figure out problems on their own. Now, with computers and tablets, they lack those skills to communicate. This means they want teachers to fix any small problem or inconvenience.

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Teachers notice your kid’s manners -

Teachers notice a lot of things, including your child's manners or lack thereof. If they burp out loud, or don't say "please" or "thank you," teachers know it's a reflection of their parents. Remember: good manners starts at home.

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Teachers don't arrive at school when the lesson starts -

Working as a teacher takes more than just being in the classroom. They often arrive and leave hours before and after school starts to prepare tasks and grade.

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Don't turn teachers into the bad guy -

You want to raise decent human beings, so don't ask teachers to do your dirty work. Encourage your kids to own up to their actions instead of wanting teachers to bend the rules.

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Rethink the gifts you give -

Teachers get plenty of mugs, flowers, and stuffed animals. So if you want to give them a gift, go for a gift card or even a thank-you note.

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Talk to your kids -

Communication is key to a healthy relationship, and it does reflect on how they perform in school. So make sure you actually talk to your kids. They want to know that you're interested in their lives.

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Teachers might know your secrets -

Here's a fact: if you talk about it at home, teachers will probably know about it. Kids aren't the best at keeping secrets, so expect teachers knowing about your finances, political views, and even health issues.

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Check their homework -

Be attentive and always check your kids' homework. Just because they say they did it, doesn't mean it’s true.

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Let teachers do their job -

It doesn't matter what job you have, the bottom line is never tell teachers how to run their classroom. You wouldn't want someone to do the same to you.

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Teachers get exhausted too -

With long hours preparing for classes, correcting tests, and actually teaching, teachers get exhausted as well. Plus, it doesn't help when students are disrespectful and parents are threatening.

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These are the best students -

The best students aren't necessarily the ones with the highest grades. Teachers will always remember the ones that are respectful and kind.

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Cell phones can be a huge distraction -

Nowadays, most kids have a cell phone, which can be a huge distraction. Help teachers out by turning off the texting feature during school hours.

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It’s their homework, not yours -

Teachers can tell the difference between a parent helping their child with homework and actually doing it for them. Doing their homework is just wrong, so don't be that person.

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Let your kids make mistakes -

Making mistakes is part of life. That's how humans learn. So stop doing everything for your child, as they'll expect you to bail them out every time.

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Teachers aren't your enemy -

In the end, parents and teachers are all on the same team to help develop and support students. A good relationship with your child’s teacher can be an important factor in how well they get along at school and at home.

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They love vacation days too -

Just like your kids, teachers love snow days and long weekends as well. And let's not forget the long summer break. Not bad either!

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Teachers know all the homework excuses -

It doesn't matter if students say “the dog ate my homework” or that “I left it on the kitchen table.” Teachers know all the excuses.

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Teaching is a calling -

Don't ever think for a second that it's an easy job. Teaching is a calling that most people do with love and enthusiasm, and not for the money.

Sources: (ThoughtCo.) (The Learning Room) (Help! We've Got Kids)

See also: Teaching kids good manners: politeness in everyday life

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