Helping Parents/Guardians Help Students in Science

Science teachers hear it all of the time, "I'm just not a science person!" Often parents and guardians have had bad experiences with science or don't feel confident in engaging with specific content material. Despite this discomfort with science, these parents and guardians still want to help their students to do well.

At our fall parent night last year, I shared some tips on how adults could help their students to improve in science that didn't require engaging with content. As I prepare for the new school year, I wanted to have a version of it for Meet the Teacher and to send home during the first weeks of school.

The reason this works, is because it includes strategies adults can use to help build scientific skills without feeling the discomfort of engaging with science material. I always try and emphasize that these are not quick fixes, but continued use of these strategies will strengthen students' science skills.

These can be used with students of any age in any subject. However, I am working on some biology focused resources to help adults better engage students in conversations on what they are learning in class!

You can download a pdf of this graphic as a PDF for free from my resources page.

Until next time, remember to ask yourself what stories you are telling.

Stay Curious,

Dr. J