Questions to Ask Pre-K Teacher at Conference
Important parent-teacher conference questions to understand your child's development, social skills, and preschool progress.
1How is my child adjusting socially with classmates?
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How is my child adjusting socially with classmates?
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Why this works
Reveals friendship development, play skills, and whether they're forming healthy peer relationships.
2What are my child's strengths and areas where they shine?
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What are my child's strengths and areas where they shine?
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Why this works
Shows what teacher notices as talents, interests, and positive attributes to encourage.
3Where does my child need the most support or development?
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Where does my child need the most support or development?
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Why this works
Identifies challenges, skill gaps, and areas needing extra attention at home or school.
4How does my child handle transitions and following routines?
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How does my child handle transitions and following routines?
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Why this works
Indicates adaptability, self-regulation, and whether structure helps or hinders them.
5Is my child meeting age-appropriate developmental milestones?
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Is my child meeting age-appropriate developmental milestones?
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Why this works
Provides professional assessment of physical, cognitive, and emotional development progress.
6How does my child communicate and express their needs?
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How does my child communicate and express their needs?
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Why this works
Shows language development, expression clarity, and whether communication matches age level.
7What is my child's attention span like during activities?
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What is my child's attention span like during activities?
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Why this works
Reveals focus ability, engagement level, and whether attention issues exist.
8How does my child handle frustration or disappointment?
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How does my child handle frustration or disappointment?
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Why this works
Indicates emotional regulation, coping skills, and tantrum management abilities.
9What learning activities does my child enjoy most?
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What learning activities does my child enjoy most?
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Why this works
Shows interests, learning style preferences, and what engages them educationally.
10Are there any behavioral concerns I should be aware of?
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Are there any behavioral concerns I should be aware of?
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Why this works
Opens discussion about discipline issues, concerning patterns, or behaviors needing addressing.
11How independent is my child compared to peers?
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How independent is my child compared to peers?
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Why this works
Assesses self-help skills, autonomy, and whether dependence is age-appropriate.
12What can I do at home to support their learning and development?
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What can I do at home to support their learning and development?
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Why this works
Provides actionable steps for reinforcing school skills and continuing growth.
13How does my child interact with you and other adults?
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How does my child interact with you and other adults?
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Why this works
Shows respect for authority, communication with grown-ups, and attachment security.
14Is my child's fine and gross motor development on track?
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Is my child's fine and gross motor development on track?
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Why this works
Indicates physical skill progress like writing, cutting, running, and coordination.
15How does my child participate in group activities versus solo play?
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How does my child participate in group activities versus solo play?
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Why this works
Reveals comfort with collaboration, sharing, and preference for social versus independent play.
16Are there any concerns about my child's language or speech development?
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Are there any concerns about my child's language or speech development?
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Why this works
Identifies potential speech delays, articulation issues, or communication challenges.
17What does my child talk about or seem most interested in?
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What does my child talk about or seem most interested in?
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Why this works
Shows what captures their attention, passion topics, and cognitive focus areas.
18How does my child handle separation when I drop them off?
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How does my child handle separation when I drop them off?
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Why this works
Indicates attachment security, anxiety levels, and adjustment to school environment.
19Is there anything about my child that surprises you or stands out?
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Is there anything about my child that surprises you or stands out?
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Why this works
Opens teacher to share unique observations you might not think to ask about.
20What should I focus on to prepare them for kindergarten?
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What should I focus on to prepare them for kindergarten?
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Why this works
Provides transition planning, readiness assessment, and preparation priorities.
How to Use These Questions
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