The author can't think of any better way to begin a relationship with a young school-bound child than to make a home visit. Home is where the heart is. Home is where the child feels most comfortable, where a child feels safe. When he is at home, a child can more easily welcome a new adult into his world and take the lead in establishing this important relationship. Giving a young child the opportunity to open his world to a new teacher gives him both incredible strength and satisfaction. Because this visit is on his terms, at his most cherished place, the visit can be more meaningful and memorable than it might be elsewhere. The home visit becomes the foundational experience for the school year that follows. A teacher has a lot of homework to do, both in preparation for and during the visit.