[MOSAIC] rationale..

[Heather Blau]

Chris, it might be helpful to wonder why a parent might want to take  
some time in your classroom before handing off their child to an  
adult they don't yet know.  Parents are very busy people.  If they're  
lingering, there's a reason.   It's a shame that parents and teachers  
make the serious error of treating one another as if they are a  
problem, rather  than a partner.   Pushing them out the door is  
likely to have some unintended consequences down the line.



On Aug 24, 2007, at 8:35 AM, Chris Preston wrote:

> I'm trying to remember what book it is in that gives the rationale for
> letting the kids organize the classroom Library and do their own
> bulletin boards.
> Does anyone remember?
> Also, since I am switching from 5th down to 3rd, I'm a little worried
> about how to get rid of the lingering parents on the first day of  
> school.
> Any ideas?
>
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