Learning and Teaching

Term 2 Overviews

Please find the overviews for this term of learning below.

Asking about your child's day

Children are just like adults – they don’t always want to come home from school and face a series of questions. Play is their work. Learning can be hard, so give them a chance to unwind before asking them about the events of the day. Some children naturally open up during the most relaxing parts of the day, bath time and bedtime. Try using these times to engage with your child.

Use your instincts, but also look for the physical and emotional cues from your child. It is important to give them the choice to engage in conversation, so be patient. If a child has their head down, dragging their feet, complaining about things or making no eye contact, they may want to be left alone.

Typically, the answer to this question, "How was your day?" is going to be good, bad or fine. It is too hard for a child to answer that. Ask a particular question instead such as: “what was the best part of your day or where was your favourite place to play today?”  Finding a quiet place to sit can be a great way to spark a conversation. 

Bec Tardrew

Learning and Teaching Leader.