Questions to Ask Teachers to Get to Know Them
Questions to Ask Teachers to Get to Know Them
Friendly prompts for students and parents to connect with teachers as people and professionals.
1What do you love most about teaching this grade/subject?
What do you love most about teaching this grade/subject?
Highlights passion and expertise.
2How do you like to celebrate student growth?
How do you like to celebrate student growth?
Shows classroom culture and motivation.
3What’s a book or resource you recommend often?
What’s a book or resource you recommend often?
Opens doors to learning beyond class.
4How do you prefer families to communicate with you?
How do you prefer families to communicate with you?
Sets respectful, effective channels.
5What helps students succeed in your class?
What helps students succeed in your class?
Practical tips from experience.
6What’s a project you’re excited about this term?
What’s a project you’re excited about this term?
Invites enthusiasm and curiosity.
7What do you enjoy outside of school?
What do you enjoy outside of school?
Humanizes and builds rapport.
8What’s one classroom routine that really works?
What’s one classroom routine that really works?
Reveals structure and expectations.
9How can I best support learning at home?
How can I best support learning at home?
Creates partnership with families.
10What’s a challenge you’re solving this year?
What’s a challenge you’re solving this year?
Empathy and problem-solving insight.
11What’s a small kindness students can do for you?
What’s a small kindness students can do for you?
Fosters mutual respect.
12What’s your favorite way to start class?
What’s your favorite way to start class?
Signals vibe and energy.
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Tips
Be brief and appreciative
Offer help for events or supplies
Share wins back to the teacher