{"id":1598,"date":"2021-03-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/?p=1598"},"modified":"2021-11-18T10:00:05","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T10:00:05","slug":"questions-for-parents-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/questions-for-parents-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You\u2019ll Want to Know About Your Younger Students ASAP"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/questions-for-parents-kids\/#1_%E2%80%9CWhats_Your_Child_Interested_in%E2%80%9D\" >1. \u201cWhat\u2019s Your Child Interested in?\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/questions-for-parents-kids\/#2_%E2%80%9CHow_Does_Your_Child_Learn%E2%80%9D\" >2. \u201cHow Does Your Child Learn?\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/questions-for-parents-kids\/#3_%E2%80%9CWhat_Are_Your_Goals%E2%80%9D\" >3. \u201cWhat Are Your Goals?\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/questions-for-parents-kids\/#4_%E2%80%9CHow_Strict_Should_I_Be%E2%80%9D\" >4. \u201cHow Strict Should I Be?\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/questions-for-parents-kids\/#5_%E2%80%9CHow_Often_Do_You_Want_to_Check_In%E2%80%9D\" >5. \u201cHow Often Do You Want to Check In?\u201d<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>As tutors, we\u2019ll want to know as much as possible about our students early on: their needs, their level, their interests, and so on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it can be difficult to get the information we need from young learners. In this case, we might need help from their parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here are five things to ask your younger students and\/or their parents to make your lessons with them a success. (We promise they\u2019ll also make your life easier!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%E2%80%9CWhats_Your_Child_Interested_in%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>1. \u201cWhat\u2019s Your Child Interested in?\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>When teaching children, we definitely want to know their interests so that we can better connect with them. For example, if we know a child likes trains, we can send them pictures of trains when they do a good job in class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes we can just directly ask the student about their interests. However, young students are often shy about answering questions, so you might have to take a more indirect approach.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tutor Clarice (\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\udded) suggests sending a cute \u201csticker\u201d through the chat box. This could be a picture of a star or an animal giving a thumbs up. \u201cAfter doing this, I\u2019ll ask them, \u2018If you can have any sticker from me, what would it be?\u2019 or more simply, \u2018Show me your favorite sticker.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, certain things are difficult to ask about. As Tutor Addie (\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf4) shares, \u201cUnless the kid\u2019s favorite movie is <em>Harry Potter, <\/em>it\u2019s hard for me to figure out what they\u2019re talking about. They\u2019ll struggle to explain the story, and I won\u2019t be able to help them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if the parents are joining some of the lessons, make the most of their presence and ask them about their kids! Here are some things you can ask about:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hobbies (e.g. sports, singing, dancing, drawing, reading)<\/li><li>Favorite food, candy, and snacks<\/li><li>Favorite movies and actors\/actresses<\/li><li>Favorite songs and music groups<\/li><li>Favorite books<\/li><li>Favorite video games<\/li><li>Favorite Youtube channels<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We might not know the specific K-pop group, cartoon, or Youtuber they mention. But not to fear! Google is here!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Tutor Addie (\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddf4) recalls, \u201cI remember learning about an anime called \u2018Yo-kai Watch\u2019 from one kid. I googled it, and then I was prepared for the next few kids I taught who were equally obsessed with it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E2%80%9CHow_Does_Your_Child_Learn%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>2. \u201cHow Does Your Child Learn?\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though we eventually figure out how the child learns, we can save ourselves a lot of time by directly asking parents about this. The following questions should be enough to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How did you teach your child to ride a bike or use a toilet?<\/li><li>Who is your child\u2019s favorite teacher in school? How do they teach?<\/li><li>Does your child like being complimented (\u201cGreat job!\u201d \u201cYou\u2019re awesome!\u201d) or rewarded (e.g. with stickers)?<\/li><li>Does your child like competition and games?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Does your child like to be challenged?&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the child is school-aged, we can also ask them about their experiences learning English so far. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How many years have you been learning English? What grade did you start learning it?<\/li><li>What is the most memorable thing you\u2019ve done in class? (This can give you ideas for what to do with them.)<\/li><li>What are you currently learning about in your English classes?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Do you like English classes? Do you like your English teachers? (If the answer is \u201cno,\u201d ask what would make the class more enjoyable, e.g. \u201cWould you like English if you got to sing during class?\u201d)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if a child hasn\u2019t started learning English at school, it\u2019s possible that they\u2019ve been exposed to it at home through their parents, TV, or other means. Make sure to ask about this as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%E2%80%9CWhat_Are_Your_Goals%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>3. \u201cWhat Are Your Goals?\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachingenglish.org.uk\/article\/needs-analysis\">figure out learning goals<\/a>. In other words, what does the child want to take away from the lessons? Or, more often than not, what do the parents want for their child?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe the kid is studying English because their mom promised them some trips abroad if they take a certain number of lessons. Maybe the parents want to raise the kid bilingually or give them a better future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In any case, knowing about their goals will enable you to tailor your instruction to the student\u2019s needs. For example, here are some common goals and their teaching implications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If the parents want you to help their child prepare for a standardized test or do better in school, you\u2019ll probably have to focus more on grammar and vocabulary and correct them more often.<\/li><li>If you have to prepare the child for the family\u2019s relocation abroad, you\u2019ll want to focus more on speaking and listening skills.<\/li><li>If parents just want you to show the child that English can be fun, you can probably play more games and not correct them as much.<\/li><li>Lastly, if parents simply want to expose their child to people from other countries, you can focus on teaching conversation skills and culture.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%9CHow_Strict_Should_I_Be%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>4. \u201cHow Strict Should I Be?\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>After figuring out the learning goals, you'll want to know additional information such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How strict you should be with corrections.<\/li><li>Whether or not the parents expect you to use only English during the lesson. This <a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/17\/native-language-translation\/\">goes against research<\/a> which shows that teaching using a student\u2019s native language is more effective than teaching exclusively in English. So it\u2019s good to let parents know that you\u2019ll always try to explain things in English, but that a little translation may be necessary.<\/li><li>Whether or not the parent expects us to stick to the material of their choice. Sometimes we\u2019ll want to deviate from the material if the <a href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/23\/tutoring-tired-distracted-kids\/\">child seems bored or tired<\/a> or if the material is too challenging or too simple. It\u2019s helpful to let parents know in the beginning that these things might happen and ask them how they\u2019d feel if we occasionally did something different than planned.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_%E2%80%9CHow_Often_Do_You_Want_to_Check_In%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>5. \u201cHow Often Do You Want to Check In?\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, let the parent know that you\u2019re open to communicating with them. Help them feel comfortable bringing up any concerns and expectations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These can be things like \u201cCould you teach my daughter more vocabulary?\u201d to \u201cOur dog died recently, so my son might be a little sad.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then ask how often the parents would like to check in. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do they want to just read the notes we write after each lesson?&nbsp;<\/li><li>Would they like to reserve five minutes at the end of a lesson every week to go over the student\u2019s progress?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Open communication from the start will not only make for fewer misunderstandings down the road, but will also signal to the parent that you are on their team and working together for the benefit of their child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy tutoring!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As tutors, we\u2019ll want to know as much as possible about our students early on: their needs, their level, their interests, and so on.&nbsp; However, it can be difficult to get the information we need...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":137,"featured_media":1599,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"ep_exclude_from_search":false,"unified_meta_tagline_field":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-teaching-beginners-and-kids"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>5 Things You\u2019ll Want to Know About Your Younger Students ASAP | Engoo Tutor&#039;s Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/questions-for-parents-kids\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"5 Things You\u2019ll Want to Know About Your Younger Students ASAP | Engoo Tutor&#039;s Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"As tutors, we\u2019ll want to know as much as possible about our students early on: their needs, their level, their...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/questions-for-parents-kids\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Engoo Tutor&#039;s Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-03-07T00:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-11-18T10:00:05+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/28072825\/kids-lessons.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"960\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"640\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Frances Chan\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Frances Chan\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/questions-for-parents-kids\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/questions-for-parents-kids\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Frances Chan\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/b38f1af3553ca82c328f4669ce4f44c7\"},\"headline\":\"5 Things You\u2019ll Want to Know About Your Younger Students ASAP\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-03-07T00:00:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-11-18T10:00:05+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/questions-for-parents-kids\/\"},\"wordCount\":1157,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/tutor.engoo.com\/blog\/teaching-beginners-and-kids\/questions-for-parents-kids\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/28072825\/kids-lessons.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Beginners &amp; 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