KidWork: Homework for the KidTalk Parent
Questions that Teach: How does this make a difference for
my child?
Notice how the kinds of questions adults ask your child
make a difference to your child's answers. Try to watch
two different adults talking to your child sometime this
week. Maybe you could watch your child's teacher or child
care worker; a neighbor; a grandparent; an aunt or uncle,
with your child.
Listen for questions and decide whether the questions are
"open" or "closed". Ask yourself the following questions:
- Did the question encourage talking from your child or
only a one word answer?
- How did your child answer the question?
After you watch your child with two adults, practice asking
questions yourself. Good times to ask questions are in the
car; at mealtimes; at bathtime; at bedtime. Answer the same
questions you asked before. Fill out the chart below.
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Who Asked
the Question?
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Open or
Closed Question?
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My Child's
Answer
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