🍎 Three Questions to Ask Your Child’s Kindergarten Teacher at Conference Time
Parent-teacher conferences don’t have to be scary! 😅 In fact, they can be one of the BEST ways to build a strong partnership with your child’s teacher so the whole year runs smoother.
Come ready to listen, be open to feedback, and ask good questions so you understand where your child is — and how you can help them grow.
Here are three powerful questions to ask at your next conference:
👫 How Does My Child Interact with Peers?
This question is usually framed as, “How are they in class?” — but it goes much deeper than that.
Asking about peer interaction helps you learn about your child’s:
Communication skills 🗣️
Conflict resolution 😤➡️🙂
Participation in group activities 🤝
Social-emotional growth is just as important as academic growth, and this question helps you see the whole child.
🌟 What Are Their Strengths and Growth Areas?
In the teacher world, we call this “Glows and Grows.” 🌱✨
Glows = the areas where your child shines
Grows = the areas where they need extra support
This question lets you celebrate your child’s wins 🎉 and work with the teacher to tackle the areas that need strengthening — as a team.
🏡 How Can We Support Learning at Home?
This is a gold-mine question for parents. Your child’s teacher will have plenty of ideas to help learning spill over into home life — activities, reading suggestions, routines, and more.
The key: follow through. ✅ Consistency between school and home will help your child see bigger growth.
✍🏾 Don’t Forget to Share Your Concerns
Conferences aren’t just about listening — they’re your chance to speak up.
Bring up any concerns you have, but keep it respectful. 🤎 No teacher wants to be yelled at — you’re on the same team, after all.
❤️ Remember: You’re a Team
You and your child’s teacher are part of an exclusive little team built to support your child’s learning.
Use conferences to strengthen that partnership, take notes, and then share the highlights with your child — they deserve to hear their glows and grows too!
✨ Your Next Step
Write down your questions and concerns before the conference so you’re prepared. 📓✍🏾
Then go in ready to listen, learn, and partner with your teacher for a successful year!
