{"id":20,"date":"2025-09-03T14:52:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esl.institute\/parentschoolguide\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2025-09-03T14:52:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:52:45","slug":"parent-child-communication-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esl.institute\/parentschoolguide\/parent-child-communication-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Parent-Child Communication Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">English Learner Parent Guide: Talking to Your Child About School Success<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential Daily Conversations About School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starting the Day &#8211; Before School<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positive Send-offs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Have a wonderful day at school!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m proud of you for working hard.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Remember to do your best today.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You&#8217;re going to learn something new today!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I believe in you.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Make good choices today.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Be kind to your classmates.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Raise your hand if you have questions.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reminders About Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Remember to listen to your teacher.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Use your respectful voice in class.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Keep your hands to yourself.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Walk, don&#8217;t run, in the hallways.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Turn in your homework on time.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Try your best, even if it&#8217;s difficult.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Ask for help when you need it.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After School &#8211; Daily Check-ins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opening Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;How was your day at school?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What was the best part of your day?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What did you learn today?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Did anything happen that you want to talk about?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;How did you feel at school today?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Did you make any new friends today?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Was there anything difficult about today?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Follow-up Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Tell me more about that.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;How did that make you feel?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What did you do when that happened?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;How did your teacher help you?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What would you do differently next time?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Are you proud of how you handled that?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Homework and Learning:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;What homework do you have today?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Do you need help with anything?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s look at your work together.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m proud of your effort.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s okay to make mistakes &#8211; that&#8217;s how we learn.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s practice this until you feel confident.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conversations About Academic Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encouraging Good Study Habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Setting Up for Success:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s create a quiet place for you to study.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Turn off the TV\/tablet while doing homework.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s set a regular time for homework every day.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s important to do homework before playing.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Good students review their work before turning it in.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s organize your backpack for tomorrow.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Reading every day will make you a better student.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When Your Child Struggles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s normal for learning to be hard sometimes.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s break this problem into smaller steps.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What part do you understand? What part is confusing?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s try a different way to solve this.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s okay to ask your teacher for help.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You don&#8217;t have to be perfect &#8211; just do your best.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m proud of you for not giving up.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celebrating Academic Achievements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m so proud of your hard work!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Your effort is paying off!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You should feel proud of this grade.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I can see how much you&#8217;ve improved!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Your teacher will be proud of you too.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;This shows you&#8217;re becoming a good student.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s celebrate your success!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teaching About Different Subjects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Math:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Math helps us solve problems in real life.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s practice math with cooking\/shopping.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s okay if math feels hard &#8211; practice makes it easier.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Show me how you solved this problem.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s check your work together.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reading and Writing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Reading will help you learn about everything.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s read together every night.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Tell me what happened in the story.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Writing helps you share your ideas.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s write about something you&#8217;re interested in.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Science:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Science helps us understand how the world works.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s do experiments at home.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Ask questions about things you wonder about.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Science is everywhere around us.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conversations About Proper School Behavior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Classroom Behavior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explaining Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;In American schools, students raise their hands to speak.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Wait for your turn to talk.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Listen when your teacher or classmates are speaking.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Sit properly in your chair during class.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Keep your desk area clean and organized.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Follow directions the first time they&#8217;re given.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Use quiet voices when working with partners.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Stay in your seat unless you have permission to move.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When There Are Problems:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Tell me what happened at school today.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;How do you think your teacher felt when you did that?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What could you have done differently?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s practice the right way to behave.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Tomorrow, you can show your teacher you&#8217;ve learned.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Good students take responsibility for their mistakes.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I know you can make better choices.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Respect and Kindness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teaching Respectful Behavior:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Always use polite words like &#8216;please&#8217; and &#8216;thank you.'&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Treat your teacher the way you want to be treated.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Help classmates when they need it.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Include others in games and activities.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Never make fun of someone who is different.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Stand up for friends who are being treated unfairly.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Apologize when you make a mistake.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Addressing Disrespectful Behavior:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;That behavior is not acceptable in our family.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;How would you feel if someone treated you that way?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Respectful students are successful students.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Your teacher deserves your respect.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;We need to discuss how to fix this situation.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What can you do to make this right?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conversations About Social Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making Friends and Social Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Encouraging Friendship:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;What makes someone a good friend?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;How can you be a good friend to others?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s okay if making friends takes time.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Look for children who share your interests.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Be yourself &#8211; the right friends will like you for who you are.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Invite someone to play with you at recess.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Ask questions to show you&#8217;re interested in others.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Share your toys and materials with classmates.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When Your Child Feels Left Out:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s normal to feel sad when you don&#8217;t have friends yet.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s think of ways to connect with your classmates.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What activities do you enjoy that others might like too?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Sometimes friendships take time to develop.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You are a wonderful person &#8211; others will see that too.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s talk to your teacher about group activities.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Handling Peer Pressure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teaching Good Decision-Making:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Just because other kids do something doesn&#8217;t mean you should.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s okay to say &#8216;no&#8217; if something doesn&#8217;t feel right.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Good friends won&#8217;t pressure you to do wrong things.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You can always walk away from bad situations.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Tell a trusted adult if someone pressures you.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m proud of you for making your own good choices.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Real friends will respect your decisions.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When Your Child Makes Poor Choices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Everyone makes mistakes &#8211; what matters is what we learn.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Why did you choose to do that?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;How do you feel about that choice now?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What will you do if this happens again?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s practice saying &#8216;no&#8217; to peer pressure.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Your safety and values are more important than fitting in.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conversations About Cultural Identity and School<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Balancing Two Cultures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Celebrating Your Heritage:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;You should be proud of where our family comes from.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Our culture and language are gifts to be proud of.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You can be successful in American schools while keeping our traditions.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Share your culture with your classmates &#8211; they can learn from you.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Speaking two languages makes you special and smart.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Our values will help you make good choices at school.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Navigating Cultural Differences:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Some things may be different at school than at home &#8211; that&#8217;s okay.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You can follow school rules and still honor our family values.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;If you&#8217;re confused about something, ask me or your teacher.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Different doesn&#8217;t mean wrong &#8211; it just means different.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;We can learn from American culture while keeping our own.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When Your Child Feels Different:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Everyone is different in some way &#8211; that&#8217;s what makes people interesting.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Your differences make you special, not weird.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Many students at your school come from different countries too.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Being bilingual is a superpower that not everyone has.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m proud of who you are and where we come from.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Your culture adds richness to your school community.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dealing with Discrimination or Prejudice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If Your Child Faces Discrimination:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;No one should treat you badly because of your background.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You have the right to feel safe and respected at school.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Tell me immediately if someone is mean about your culture or language.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;This is not your fault &#8211; some people need to learn about respect.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;We will work with the school to fix this problem.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You are valuable and deserve to be treated well.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Never be ashamed of who you are.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teaching Your Child to Respond:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;You can say: &#8216;That&#8217;s not okay&#8217; if someone is disrespectful.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Walk away and tell a teacher if someone is being mean.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You don&#8217;t have to argue with people who are being unfair.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Find friends who appreciate your background.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Remember that their words don&#8217;t define who you are.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conversations About Challenges and Problem-Solving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When School is Difficult<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Academic Struggles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Learning English and school subjects at the same time is very hard work.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You&#8217;re braver than students who only have to learn in their first language.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s okay if you need more time to understand things.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Ask your teacher to repeat or explain things differently.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;We&#8217;ll get you extra help if you need it.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Don&#8217;t give up &#8211; you&#8217;re getting stronger every day.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m proud of how hard you&#8217;re trying.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Language Challenges:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Your English is improving every day.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s okay to make mistakes &#8211; that&#8217;s how you learn.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Don&#8217;t be embarrassed to ask what words mean.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Practice speaking English, but don&#8217;t forget our home language.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Read in English every day, even if it&#8217;s hard.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Your accent is part of who you are &#8211; don&#8217;t be ashamed of it.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bullying and Mean Behavior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If Your Child is Being Bullied:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Bullying is never okay, no matter what.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;This is not your fault.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You&#8217;re brave for telling me about this.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;We will solve this problem together.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Tell a teacher or adult at school immediately when this happens.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Don&#8217;t fight back with violence &#8211; get help instead.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You deserve to feel safe at school.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I will always support you and protect you.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teaching Bully Prevention:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Walk with confidence and keep your head up.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Stay near teachers and other students.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Don&#8217;t walk alone in empty areas of the school.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;If someone is mean, tell them to stop and walk away.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Report bullying every time it happens.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Find friends who will support you.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Age-Appropriate Conversations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elementary School (Ages 5-11)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Simple Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Listen to your teacher.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Be kind to everyone.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Try your best work.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Raise your hand to talk.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Keep your hands to yourself.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Use walking feet inside.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Clean up after yourself.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Say &#8216;please&#8217; and &#8216;thank you.'&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Encouragement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;You&#8217;re doing great!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m proud of you!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You&#8217;re learning so much!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You&#8217;re a good friend!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Keep trying &#8211; you&#8217;ll get it!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Middle School (Ages 12-14)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More Complex Discussions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Middle school has different expectations than elementary school.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You&#8217;ll have multiple teachers and need to be more organized.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;It&#8217;s normal to feel stressed sometimes.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Your body and emotions are changing &#8211; that&#8217;s normal.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Focus on good friends who support your goals.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Avoid drama and gossip.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Take responsibility for your choices and grades.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Come to me with problems &#8211; I&#8217;m here to help.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High School (Ages 15-18)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparing for Adulthood:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;High school grades are important for your future.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Start thinking about what you want to do after graduation.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You have more freedom, but also more responsibility.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Make choices that will help you reach your goals.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Don&#8217;t let peer pressure influence important decisions.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;We need to plan for college or career training.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You&#8217;re becoming an adult &#8211; I&#8217;m proud of your growth.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vocabulary to Teach Your Child<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">School Behavior Words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positive Behaviors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Respectful<\/strong> &#8211; treating others with kindness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Responsible<\/strong> &#8211; taking care of your duties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Honest<\/strong> &#8211; telling the truth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Helpful<\/strong> &#8211; assisting others when needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patient<\/strong> &#8211; waiting calmly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cooperative<\/strong> &#8211; working well with others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focused<\/strong> &#8211; paying attention to important things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organized<\/strong> &#8211; keeping things neat and in order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Words to Avoid:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Disruptive<\/strong> &#8211; bothering others during learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disrespectful<\/strong> &#8211; being rude or impolite<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Irresponsible<\/strong> &#8211; not doing what you&#8217;re supposed to do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dishonest<\/strong> &#8211; lying or cheating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impatient<\/strong> &#8211; getting frustrated when waiting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uncooperative<\/strong> &#8211; refusing to work with others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Success Words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Terms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Effort<\/strong> &#8211; trying hard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practice<\/strong> &#8211; doing something repeatedly to improve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improvement<\/strong> &#8211; getting better at something<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Challenge<\/strong> &#8211; something difficult that helps you grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Achievement<\/strong> &#8211; accomplishing a goal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Perseverance<\/strong> &#8211; not giving up when things are hard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Curiosity<\/strong> &#8211; wanting to learn new things<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confidence<\/strong> &#8211; believing in yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Skills Words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friendship Terms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Loyal<\/strong> &#8211; being a true friend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trustworthy<\/strong> &#8211; someone others can depend on<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inclusive<\/strong> &#8211; including everyone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empathetic<\/strong> &#8211; understanding how others feel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supportive<\/strong> &#8211; helping friends when they need it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forgiving<\/strong> &#8211; letting go of anger when someone makes a mistake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily Routines and Phrases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morning Routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Getting Ready:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Time to get up for school!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s get dressed and ready.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Did you brush your teeth?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Do you have all your homework in your backpack?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s eat a good breakfast so you can focus at school.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Don&#8217;t forget your lunch money\/lunch box.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evening Routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Homework Time:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s start homework right after your snack.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Show me what you need to do tonight.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s work on the hard subjects first.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Take a break if you&#8217;re feeling frustrated.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m proud of you for working so hard.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s check your work together before you&#8217;re done.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bedtime Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s pack your backpack for tomorrow.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Did you put your homework in your folder?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s lay out your clothes for tomorrow.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What do you need to remember for school tomorrow?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m proud of how you&#8217;re growing as a student.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Get good sleep so your brain can be ready to learn.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encouragement and Motivation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Confidence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Daily Affirmations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;You are smart and capable.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You can learn anything with practice and effort.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Mistakes help your brain grow stronger.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I believe in your ability to succeed.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You have special talents and gifts.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Every day you&#8217;re becoming a better student.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You make our family proud.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Your Child Feels Discouraged<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supportive Responses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Everyone finds some things difficult &#8211; that&#8217;s normal.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You don&#8217;t have to be perfect to be successful.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s focus on how much you&#8217;ve already improved.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What&#8217;s one small thing you can do better tomorrow?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;I love you no matter what grades you get.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Your effort matters more than being perfect.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s ask for help &#8211; that&#8217;s what smart people do.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrating Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recognizing Achievement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;I&#8217;m so proud of your hard work!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Look how much you&#8217;ve improved!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You should feel proud of yourself.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Your dedication is paying off.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;You&#8217;re becoming such a responsible student.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s call grandma\/grandpa to share your good news!&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;This shows what you can accomplish when you try.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Problem-Solving Conversations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teaching Problem-Solving Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When Your Child Has a Problem:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Tell me what happened.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;How did that make you feel?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What do you think caused this problem?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What are some ways we could solve this?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What would happen if we tried each solution?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Which solution do you think would work best?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s try that and see what happens.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;If that doesn&#8217;t work, we&#8217;ll try another solution.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common School Problems and Responses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t understand the homework&#8221;:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>&#8220;Let&#8217;s read the directions together.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;What part makes sense? 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