Communicating with Teachers
Lesson 3 of 12 in Parenting & Education in Canada · 25 minutes
Know how to communicate with your child's teacher effectively. Understand parent-teacher nights and how to prepare. Read a basic report card and ask about progress.
What you'll learn
- Know how to communicate with your child's teacher effectively
- Understand parent-teacher nights and how to prepare
- Read a basic report card and ask about your child's progress
From the transcript
Ms. Thompson: Hi! You must be Sofia's mom. I'm Ms. Thompson. Please, have a seat.
Maria: Hello, Ms. Thompson. Yes, I'm Maria. Nice to meet you.
Ms. Thompson: Nice to meet you too! Sofia is such a lovely student. She's very kind to her classmates.
Maria: Oh, thank you! How is she doing in her classes?
Ms. Thompson: She's doing well overall. Her reading has really improved this term.
Maria: That's wonderful! What about math?
Ms. Thompson: Math is her biggest challenge. She's struggling with multiplication. I'd suggest practicing at home.
Maria: Okay, I will do that. Are there any worksheets I can use?
Ms. Thompson: Absolutely! I'll send some home. There are also free resources like Khan Academy.
Maria:…