What do you ask in a Parent/Teacher interview?
Use your child’s report card as a starting point…what subjects or skills needed improvement? Was reading “satisfactory”? Where does your child fit in the reading class spectrum? What strategies does the teacher suggest to improve reading skills?
The report card will provide an overview of strengths and not-so-strong skills of your child. In addition to the educational report you should entertain a conversation on the developmental stage of your child – which is not in the report.
How does my child get along with others in the class? Do they pay attention or are they dreamers? Do they participate in class discussions? Do they hesitate to speak up? Are the motor skills at par with others in the class?
Also, this is the time to ask what resources the school has for your child? Extra reading help, tutoring…
The parent/teacher interview is a great chance to see the child’s classroom, look at his/her work and discuss any problems or solutions.
A nice idea is to write a note and leave it on your son or daughter’s desk. It shows you were physically there, it shows you thought of him/her and it’s a nice surprise. For pre-readers a heart or happy face & “To: Child’s name, From: Mom” works very well.