I wrote this blog in the fall of 2021 and have gotten feedback that families found it to be useful as the prepare for parent/teacher conferences.
While it seems like the school year has just started, it’s time to prepare for the parent teacher conferences. These quick meetings with the teacher can seem like speed dating where you may only have 10 minutes with the teacher. To optimize the use of your time, it’s best to be prepared with questions prior to the conference. Clearly, you will want to know how your child is doing academically, but here are some questions you can ask to find out how your child is doing socially.
1: What is my child’s demeanor in class?
Ask the teacher to describe your child’s demeanor in the classroom. Are they really shy when they have normally been the class clown or acting the class clown when usually shy? If your child is acting differently than you would expect, it could be due to issues of anxiety or making an extra effort to fit in with peers.
2. Is my child selected by other kids for group work?
Ask them if your child is selected for partners in group work or if they are usually the one who is selected last. Ask if the kids ever show dislike or eye rolling when your child joins the group.
3. Has my child shown impulsivity or sensory issues?
Ask if your child has been impulsive in the classroom. If your child has had issues of impulsivity in the past or if he or she seeks sensory input from others,
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