Think about it. Teachers have to set up set up their classroom, learn the names of 100+ students, and plan a year’s worth of engaging lessons while students have to think about learning a new school, making new friends, and meeting new teachers – not to mention the unknowns of new coursework.

No matter what, students and teachers are both bound to have their own concerns about the first day of school.

Here are six things that kids need this school year – these key insights will help teachers make this back-to-school season better for students (and teachers too!)

1. Communicate with Parents

Communicating is the BEST thing a teacher can do, especially when it’s about a student’s learning style or behavior.

But it’s important to note that neither parents or teachers like to be overwhelmed with emails. So try grouping communication to make it easier.

• Share a monthly calendar
• Send a weekly assignment email
• Post updates on school resources like Schoology, School Messenger, and Google Classroom, Etc.
• Designate days for email communication
• Call parents during the evening
• Or write short notes that students take home

Remember, teachers actually see students more than parents see their own kids. That’s why it’s always important for teachers to communicate as much as possible! But don’t just talk about bad news or assignments. Share goods news too!

If a student performed poorly on an assignment, has trouble making friends, or said something inappropriate in class, a parent needs to know.

Plus, students appreciate their teachers more when they notice their strengths.

The more teachers communicate, the better learning experiences they create.

2. Provide Consistency

Kids need consistency and structure now more than ever!

Every student remembers the back-to-school activities on the first day of school. And who can blame them?

The activities are great, everyone laughs, and almost all the students forget that they are back in school. That is, until the students learn about rules, procedures, consequences, procedures, and policies of the classroom.

But remember, those rules of engagement are the most important thing the students learn on the first day of school. It sets expectations for the remainder of the school year.

Believe it or not, what kids enjoy most about school is consistency.

When kids know the rules, policies, and procedures – and when they know the consequences for breaking them – they understand they can trust their teacher to keep them safe. They learn to predict the outcome of every day, while these standards help contribute to a positive, safe and stable learning environment.

Plus, they respect the teacher more for setting clear boundaries and expectation.

3. Generate Excitement

The ability to generate excitement is a gift that the best teachers have, and it’s a tool to use wisely whenever possible.

• Get kids talking
• Get kids moving
• Use technology
• Learn something new (on the spot)
• Play a game in class
• Ask interesting questions (to push learning further)
• Look at a picture
• Take a walk as a class
• Take the lesson outdoors
• Collaborate with other classes
• Develop a special project
• Or, honestly, give them some free time. (They need it, and so do teachers!)

Excitement creates a fun classroom! Inspire students by getting them excited about learning.

4. Discipline if Necessary.

Every day brings challenges, and teachers see (and learn) something new each day.

That’s why discipline is part of the learning process: parents want their children to learn the difference between right and wrong.

If a student does something that deserves a consequence, provide one.

The student will learn to adjust the behavior, and the classroom will become a safer environment for the students and teacher alike.

Not to mention, parents and other teachers will appreciate it later when the behavior is no longer an issue at home – or in class.

5. Make the Students Your First Thought.

It’s a lot of responsibility being a teacher.

Remember, students are their parents’ worlds. Everything parents think, believe, and dream is for their children.

So…make sure every action, thought, and activity has the students in mind. When making the lesson, ask questions such as:

• Are my students going to enjoy this?
• Are my students going to learn from this?
• Would I like this activity if I were the student?
• Is this actually engaging?
• Is this lesson easy to teach?

Answering these questions will help determine the true objective of the lesson.

Not to mention, having a student-first mindset makes talking to parents easier.

Instead of approaching the situation as if the student is doing something wrong, approach it with the student in mind by saying something like:

• “I’m worried about Kevin’s grades.”
• “I’m concerned about Aaron’s behavior.”
• “I want to help Sarah adjust to 6^th grade”

These responses show that care and concern are the priority rather than the student’s behavior.

And when in doubt, ensure the parent that you care about their child—that’s what matters most, and that’s what they need to hear.

6. Don’t Just Teach Content!

Teachers have a lot of curriculum to teach, but they must also:

• Read the state standards
• Make unit plans
• Design lessons
• Plan activities
• Make lesson materials
• And many more things along the way.

It’s not an easy job, but the best teachers give it their all.

But students don’t want to learn about the subject matter—they have too!

They want to learn about each other, including their teacher. Many life-changing conversations can happen in the classroom and students shouldn’t miss these lessons. Students may be curious about the teacher’s life outside of the classroom, including the challenges they faced, the friends they made (and lost), and the mistakes they made. A relatable teacher is an approachable teacher.

Be real with the students!

Kids need to learn the content—we all know that!—but kids learn the most from teachers that they see as human beings, not robots! They learn the most when they learn about life, the value of being a human, including what they can do to grow and mature each day.

A Successful School Year

Every first day of school is going to have its challenges for both teachers and students.

But as parents and teachers, it’s our responsibility to assuage these concerns.

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You’re thinking about all the new back-to-school supplies, outfits, and sales that will make the transition easier.

But more importantly you’re probably wondering if your little one is prepared to go back to school.

To help students succeed this school year, here are some essential tips that teachers wish parents would do, to help their kids to take the new year by storm!

1. Read the Back-to-School Emails

Almost all teachers send out an email or a newsletter to introduce themselves to parents and students before the first day of school.

But read these carefully! Teachers sometimes include tips and tricks to help their new students get back into the swing of school life.

Oftentimes, teachers may provide a syllabus, a map of the school, a list of supplies, and a list of classroom procedures to help you and your little get ready for the year. If you’re missing one of these helpful resources, drop a quick email introducing yourself and simply ask for them. Most teachers would be glad to help.

The more you know about your child’s teacher and classroom, the better you can help your child take on the new year. Plus, having your little one know this stuff before the first day will help make a HUGE impression on their new teacher.

2.Walk the schedule and practice opening the locker – a few times at least!

Although new school outfits look great, nothing feels better than knowing your teen can walk their schedule and open their locker confidently on the first day of school.

They’ll also be able to do it before everyone else, which may help calm the nerves – and the teacher will be excited to see a student who can successfully open their locker without any help!

Soon enough, your student will be the one helping others get to class and teaching classmates how open their lockers! Who knows? They might make a few new friends along the way!

3. Check the effort – not the homework

Remember, teachers only give out homework or assignments when it serves a purpose – even though it doesn’t always feel that way!

Most of the time, what teachers truly care about is whether or not students made an effort to complete the homework!

Check their homework, and ask yourself:

• Are all the questions answered?
• Did they give as much detail as possible?
• Did they show their work?
• Could they have done more?

First, see if it’s finished! Then, check to see if it is correct!

Teachers love seeing students hand in work when it’s clear they’ve put in as much effort as possible.

If you have younger ones, and they are struggling to answer a question, write a brief note to the teacher. That way, the teacher knows you are checking the work and trying to be helpful. They love that too!

4. Build a Working Relationship

Teachers care a lot about their students – that’s why they are committed to each student’s success!

That’s also why it’s important to build a working relationship with your child’s teacher. Teachers wish parents would support

If the teacher thinks they should:

• Practice math problems,
• Work on spelling,
• Practice sight words,
• Redo questions,
• Receive a bad grade,
• Read more books,
• or rewrite a paper,

Support that decision and encourage your kid to cooperate and comply.

Or better yet—if you can—ask the teacher how you can help!

This type of engagement tells the teacher you care about your child’s academic success. And this will go far in the classroom. Having a student with attentive parents can truly inspire teachers to give their best effort for their kids.

5. Trust the Teacher and Communicate with them

Teachers have a packed schedule – with days full of exciting and stressful twists and turns, but knowing how to communicate with them effectively can optimize their time, so they can dedicate more of it to crafting innovative and exciting lessons for your child. It can also be a source of encouragement for a teacher to partner with parents who care.

Make sure to share:

• Details they should know that will help your little one learn,
• Concerns that you have about grades and performance
• Compliments that you have about their teaching (everyone can use a bit of encouragement!)

Every parent will have questions about the school year, but try to avoid bombarding teachers with too much information or ton of questions, especially in the beginning of the year. Better yet, jot down your questions and spread them out over a few emails to avoid overwhelming teachers who are carrying a heavier load during back-to-school season.

Trust the teacher to help your little one learn.

Teachers appreciate personal interactions with parents, but they want to dedicate most of their effort into helping your children succeed!

Summer’s Over…And School is Back in Session!

Let’s face it.

Another summer has come and gone, and your kids grows up faster and faster every year – there are only so many back-to-school days left.

Remember, kids are only kids once, so enjoy every opportunity that you have to spend with your child on the adventure through school.

Build the best relationship you can with the teacher, and make this school year the best one yet.

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The house is quiet again. You want to be home for the kids after school. But the summer-spend fund is depleted. Remote work means you can earn a living and still be there when they need you.

Another summer is in the books. It’s time to get back to business – and back to school. The house (and the wallet!) feels a little emptier by the end of August. Back-to-school supplies and wardrobes can drain the bank account in the blink of an eye. Plus, the current cost of groceries and gas makes it even tougher to get things done on a budget.

The bank account could use a little TLC – but how can you make money and still be present for the littles after school? The kids need the snacks, the cuddles, and the homework help! But there is no need to compromise what’s most important to make an income.

Flexible remote work means you can replenish the savings, make a living, and avoid commuting costs, while still being present for your people.

Lessons learned outside of school. What the pandemic taught us.

If you’ve already discovered the glory that is the work-from-home life, you know how valuable it is for the parent who wants to be present. If we learned anything from the pandemic, we learned, among other things:

• Washing hands is a good thing
• Family is a treasure to cherish
• Life is short, so live it with purpose
• Working from home is possible

Parents no longer need to choose between raising their kids and making a living. We have discovered that – with the right resources, the right attitude, and the right opportunity – working from home is a productive experience, both personally and professionally.

What’s more, when you are afforded flexibility to work around your life, on a schedule you create, you can actually live and thrive! You can spend time doing what’s most important among your most important people.

You’re able to pick up the kids from school, share snack-time together, assist with homework. You don’t have to miss the ball game or the track meet. Flexible scheduling means you can be fully present for the family – doing life together, without compromise.

Kids are kids once. Don’t miss it.

There will always be work to do – but kids are kids only once. At every age and every stage, they need you. While the demands may be different, a flexible work schedule means you can update your hours as they age and their needs change.

Pre-schoolers need naptime, snack-time and cuddle-time.

During these formative years, when they’re learning the value of structure and the meaning of “no,” it’s so important to segment out a schedule between their engaged hours and their downtime. Why not build your worktime around naptime, logging off just as they’re waking up? Make an evening work routine after they’re down for the night. There are many work opportunities with evening hours for night-owls.

Elementary school-aged children may need homework help and taxiing to after-school activities.

Kids in elementary and middle school have different needs. While they’re in class, you could be working and earning, ending your day just in time for school pick-ups and bus drop-offs. Spend time with the kids, catching up on the day’s events, helping with homework, and having dinner together as a family. This type of flexibility means you can be at the game, the recital, or the dinner table. Whatever they need, you can build a work schedule around it. And to boost that earning potential, pick up a few more hours after they’re in bed.

High-schoolers are more independent…

but with the dangers of social media and too much screen-time, it’s never been more important to be mindful and knowledgeable about how your teens are spending their time. They may not need “cuddle-time” per se, but they do need your time and attention.

The best, most-meaningful conversations you will ever have with your kids will likely be during adolescence. The rides to and from school may unveil the most life-changing chats with your teens. A flexible work schedule means you can be on-the-clock while they’re in class, and be fully present for evening conversations, necessary accountability and supportive engagement. More than ever, they need real-life, in-person facetime with you.

Even college students need family time

They’re still in school, even if they’re adults. College-age kids still need guidance and mentorship. If they’re living on-campus, you have even more work flexibility. You can build a schedule around their class schedule, pulling in as many hours as possible to help cover school expenses. Plan your work around when they’re home, so you can be fully available for time together, even if it’s just a few hours. Plus, with the skyrocketing cost of college, flexible work allows you to supplement the income, to help minimize school debt for your adult-in-training.

Work around your family’s needs. It is possible.

For every stage of your school-aged kid, there is a way to make work work. Craft a tailor-made, remote work schedule that allows you to be the parent they need, whatever grade they’re in. One of the unique advantages of the Arise® Platform is the flexibility in scheduling – you get to select the times you want to service. So you can work nights in the summer (after they’re tuckered out from hours in the sun) and switch things up just as the school season begins.

You don’t have to sacrifice your role as a parent in order to feed your family. There are options. With remote work and flexible scheduling – you can avoid childcare costs and afford time with your children. After the last few years, we have learned that time is precious. Don’t spend your days away from your priorities or your evenings commuting from a job that’s pulling you away from those most important to you.

Long after they’ve graduated from school and become adults, they will remember the investment you made in them today. They may not remember every detail, but they will hold dear the moments when they needed you and you were there.

Be near today. They will remember tomorrow.

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You Can Still Earn an Income Working from Home as a Homeschool Parent

As parents, we all sacrifice for our children; and as homeschool parents, that can often mean staying home to teach or supervise their schooling. This daily schedule can feel impossible and full of challenges. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a career of your very own with this work from home opportunity. In fact, it’s more than a career, you are your own boss and run your own business.

The Benefits of Working from Home using the Arise® Platform

There are many benefits when you use the Arise® Platform; it’s an amazing opportunity that can give you the independence and freedom you need to be the best homeschool parent possible. It is easy to get started and the Arise® Platform connects you Fortune 500 companies. Think of the possibilities and look at the benefits of starting your own call center and using the Arise® Platform:

• Be your own boss, have your very own company.
• The hours are flexible, make your own schedule.
• The more you work, the more you earn.
• No need to commute to work so you can be home with your kids.
• There are many different clients to service on the Arise® Platform so you can find an industry that interests you most.
• Grow your company as large as you’d like. Network with other homeschool parents looking for work. They can work from their own home too for your company.
• Have extra income to plan special field trips, go on vacation, or put money away for college.

Ace the Next Report Card for Your Own Business!

Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and see where this new opportunity takes you. This is an amazing opportunity where you get to be your own boss, run your own company and establish a virtual call center in your own home. In addition to bringing in a new income, you can work from home, be your own boss, make your own hours, and avoid the stressful commute. Speaking of avoiding stress: no boss, no schedule is set for you, and you are in control of your own destiny. The Arise® Platform is the perfect opportunity to all you to work from home, and spend more time with your children, and still earn an income while taking on the homeschooling duties.

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