Tips to remember when talking with your
child about school
• Be positive
• Avoid yes/no questions
• Specific questions get specific answers
• Ask questions about all parts of the day
Sample Questions
• Academics/Content
What was the best thing you did at school today?
What was the most interesting thing you learned today?
What are you most excited about learning this year?
What is one thing you hope to do at school this year?
Tell me about what you read in class today.
What was the most challenging thing you did today?
Can you teach me something you learned today?
• Social
Who do you enjoy talking to the most?
What were most kids doing at recess today?
Who sat near you at lunch?
What was the nicest thing you did for someone else?
What rule was the hardest to follow today?
Tell me something you learned about a friend today.
What’s the best thing about your teacher?
What made you happy today?
Who would you like to play with at recess that you have
never played with before?
If you could switch seats with someone who would you switch
with? Why?
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