Episode Details

Have a kindergarten parent-teacher conference coming up where you need to talk about a child's behavior? It's one thing to share assessment scores and work samples, but explaining challenging behaviors to parents can feel a whole lot more uncomfortable. Especially when you're worried about how they'll react or you're not sure what to say.

In this episode, we're talking about how to discuss behavior concerns at kindergarten parent-teacher conferences without relying on that old compliment sandwich method. You'll learn why ongoing behavior concerns shouldn't be a surprise to families, what behavior documentation to bring, how to describe specific behaviors without labeling the child, and how to explain the strategies you're already using in your classroom. We'll also talk about how to work with parents to create a simple plan for moving forward.

If you're preparing for kindergarten parent-teacher conferences and dreading a conversation about behavior, this episode will help you feel more prepared to share your concerns, explain what you're doing to support the child, and leave the conference with practical next steps.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

🔗 Kindergarten Behavior Blueprint

🔗 Show notes: https://kindergartentoolbox.com/kindergarten-parent-teacher-conference-behavior-episode-41/

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