Maybe you are still feeling the exhaustion from last year trying to get your child or teenager through the ups and downs of a tough time at school. You could also be wondering how you may support your child or teen moving from "ok" to "incredible".
Regardless of your reason why you are looking to help make this year better than the last, take time to have this conversation I talk about in the video below. If you reach out to this specific person, you will uncover practical steps to take this year and be reminded of the great things your child and teenager can do when they are at school.
Ready to have this conversation? Here are some starter questions you can use to get the words flowing in the right direction when you do.
What were the strengths you noted in my child/teen that you used to help them be successful?
Were there any classroom routines or practices that seemed to benefit my child/teen?
What strategies/techniques did you use that seemed to be helpful in getting the best behavior?
What are some ways you motivated my child/teen to engage with challenging work during class?
How did you respond to my child/teen when they were frustrated or shutting down that helped?
Were there any instances where my child/teen took on leadership roles or helped peers in class?
What is the most important thing/idea/strategy future teachers need to know?