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[quote=Anonymous]I've always enjoyed this day.  I found it very helpful with my first child, as I didn't have a clue what they spend their time doing in school and I found it very informative.  I've found diminishing value with each subsequent child, but my fourth wants me there so I will probably go.

It's basically a chance to see the teacher in action-- see how they manage the classroom, what the kids are doing when they are in 'centers,' etc.  But you have to take it with a grain of salt since the dynamic (particularly in younger grades) is very different with so many parents there.

It's also a chance to see the kids your child is spending time with each day.  Put a face on the names you hear at home; see how your kid interacts in class (shy? confident? etc).

In younger grades, I've always found that the teacher encourages the parents to be involved (e.g., the kid is drawing a picture and writing a sentence and the parent can ask the kid questions or help with the assignment).  In older grades, we're usually standing around the outside of the classroom just watching.

The day is NOT for having conversations with the teacher, though.  Of course, some will chit chat when the kids are working, but the teachers are actively working, managing the classroom, doing reading/math groups, etc.

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