{"id":10676,"date":"2022-10-12T12:08:43","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T16:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/?p=10676"},"modified":"2023-01-19T10:51:20","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T15:51:20","slug":"how-to-get-your-child-to-talk-about-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/how-to-get-your-child-to-talk-about-school\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Your Child To Talk About School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all know <em>that<\/em> after school conversation between parents and children. You ask, &#8220;How was school today&#8221;? and they quickly respond, &#8220;Good&#8221;. School is a big part of your child\u2019s life but as a parent, it\u2019s common to feel disconnected from that. Of course, there are always resources such as parent-teacher conferences, parent portals, and report cards, but these resources do not give you insight into your child\u2019s experience. We might be able to help you navigate these conversations more effectively with these tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Vague Questions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conversation starts with you. Avoid vague questions like &#8220;How was your day?&#8221; and instead ask specific questions. Ask questions like &#8220;What did your teacher talk about today?\u201d or \u201cWhat concepts are you learning in math this week?\u201d Once you set up the prompt, it is likely that your child will respond in a more detailed account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your Child to Teach You Something<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kids love to feel smart! Ask your child to teach you something they learned that week. Not only does this help you get a feel for how your child is doing in class, but it also is a great way to study by practicing and reinforcing the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pit and Peak of the Week<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you may be concerned about your child&#8217;s struggles, it\u2019s important to be aware of their strengths and accomplishments as well. Make sure to ask them about both! Start by asking them about what challenges they\u2019ve faced at school this week such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25cf What&#8217;s something that confused you today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25cf What&#8217;s something that you found hard today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These questions can go beyond academics, extending to social relationships. Perhaps ask them about disagreements at recess or during group work. This can open up a conversation that can benefit your child. Teach them to resolve the issues that they can control! End the conversation on a positive note! Ask questions like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25cf What\u2019s something fun that happened this week?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25cf What\u2019s something that you\u2019ve accomplished this week?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25cf What&#8217;s something that made you smile today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u25cf What&#8217;s one nice thing you did for someone today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asking these kinds of questions can help them think about school in a positive light!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height: 9px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You want your child to talk about school to ensure that they are on a path to success! If your child opens up about their academic struggles, Kumon can help. The Kumon Program will build up your child\u2019s math and reading skills, but it also helps them manage their time, develop the ability to work independently and build confidence to tackle new concepts. For more information about how the Kumon Program may benefit your child, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Mb9MvL\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Mb9MvL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Mb9MvL<\/a>  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\nWe all know that after school conversation between parents and children. You ask, &#8220;How was school today&#8221;? and they quickly respond, &#8220;Good&#8221;. School is a big part of your child\u2019s life but as a parent, it\u2019s common to feel disconnected from that. 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