Support throughout the year is essential to teachers. The amount may vary depending on the grade level but volunteering to read with students in the hallway, brining in needed supplies/snacks, helping set up and clean up from parties, chaperone field trips and creating a positive parent culture are all ways a teacher will feel supported. Teachers also feel supported and encouraged when positive feedback is given in response to emails. When parents work alongside teachers to help their child at home with school related assignments or activities it shows the teacher you care. These are things that set a teacher up for a smooth school year.