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Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids

Getting beyond answers like ‘fine’ and ‘nothing’: 5 simple ways to spark real talk with kids

Each afternoon, a familiar conversation unfolds in many households. “How was school today?” “Fine.” “What did you learn?” “Nothing.” In the classroom, teachers also struggle with stonewalling students. They’ll pose a question, only to be met with blank stares. They might incorporate “wait time” to give students a moment to gather their thoughts. But even then, […] … learn more→