
- 128 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
"When a teacher gives anything other than glowing feedback, it's tough to keep from slipping into a defensive stance. Enter The Overly Honest Teacher...written by seasoned educator and administrator Meredith Essalat, M.Ed. The Overly Honest Teacher is filled with tangible advice from how to best communicate with your children's teachers to how to start your kids' school day off on the right foot." âAmy Lupold Bair, Founder of Resourceful Mommy Media, LLC All parents want their children to have the tools to vocalize their emotionsâto own their opinions, their fears, and their views of the world. But parents don't always feel prepared to take on the role of model adult.As both a teacher and a school principal, Meredith Essalat has lived the daily challenges of helping children navigate through their young lives. She has seen the struggles that parents have as they balance long working hours with the demands of home life. She sees that it's the teachers who are often caught in the middle. In an effort to stop pointing out each other's flawsâand instead letting kids know they are supportedâEssalat offers hard-won pointers that enable parents, teachers, and students alike to encourage one another with accountability.Combining humor with straightforward, practical advice, The Overly Honest Teacher educatesparents on how to embrace everyday parenting gracefully. The results will be well-adjusted, positive, enthusiastic young adults ready to work hard and learn vastly.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Prologue
- Chapter One: The Starting Line: First Year, Out of the Box
- Chapter Two: Keepinâ It Classy
- Chapter Three: The Thin Red Line
- Chapter Four: Prepare to Pivot
- Chapter Five: Not Another Face(book) in the Crowd
- Chapter Six: Get. A. Hobby.
- Chapter Seven: Eyes Wide Open
- Chapter Eight: Say âNoâ
- Chapter Nine: Who Wore It Best?
- Chapter Ten: Pull Back the Curtain âŚ
- Chapter Eleven: Boring Is the New Black
- Chapter Twelve: Something to Believe In
- Chapter Thirteen: Friend Request
- Chapter Fourteen: Yes, Virginia, There Are Losers
- Chapter Fifteen: The Basics
- Chapter Sixteen: I Repeat, The Football Was in the Toilet
- Chapter Seventeen: Would the Real Emily Post Please Stand Up?
- Chapter Eighteen: Itâs Time to Log into Life
- Chapter Nineteen: Burst the Bubble
- Conclusion: The End Is Only the Beginning
- References