Dear Parents and Carers,

We know at the end of the day when you are excited to see your child and hear about their day the conversation can go like this...

Parent: 'How was school?'

Child: 'OK.'

Parent: 'What did you do today?' (Excited, happy tone)

Child: 'Nothing.' (Neutral, end of conversation)

Please know school days are filled with so much learning and engagement across the curriculum it can be hard for your children to tell you about their day. There are some simple tips to help your child share more about the day.

When you ask the question and what question can be key.

Sometimes leaving a break between pick up and chat can help. Some afternoon tea and playtime outside can give your child the break they need after a full day of learning. 

Some families find the dinner table conversation the best time and place and use the '2 Stars and a Wish' style of conversation. Each person at the table shares 2 great things about their day and one wish, which could be a problem or concern, or something that you / they would change if they could.

This is regularly shared on socials, it is a good reference.

I hope you have a happy productive conversation with your children about some of the amazing things they are learning. We'd really like to know what your child tells you they would spend $1000 on for school, and the one thing they would change about school.

Blessings,

Jo