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10 Essential Steps to Improve Communication with Your Children

We’ve all been there. “How was school today?” you ask, and get the dreaded “Fine” in return. Where you can almost hear the doors of communication slamming shut!

At Thomas Keith Independent School, we pride ourselves on fostering open communication, not just between teachers and students, but also in your homes. 

We’ve curated a 10-step strategy to help you break down those barriers and get your young ones chatting away:

Lead by Example

Start by sharing something about your day, even if it’s as simple as a funny mishap at the supermarket. It sets a tone of openness.

Be Specific

Instead of a generic “How was your day?”, try “What was the funniest thing that happened in school today?” 

Non-Judgement Zone

Sometimes kids worry about negative reactions. Assure them that it’s a safe space and their feelings are valid.

Quality Time

Dedicate a time where it’s just about the two of you. No screens, no distractions. Maybe during a walk or over a cup of cocoa.

Active Listening

It’s not just about hearing, but listening. Respond to what they say with genuine interest, even if it’s about the 100th time they’ve beaten that video game level.

Open-Ended Questions

Encourage longer answers by asking questions that can’t be answered with just a ‘yes‘ or ‘no‘.

Stay Updated

Know their interests If they’re into space, share a cool fact about Mars. They’ll appreciate your effort, and who knows, you might learn a thing or two!

Encourage Journaling

A journal can be a great way for kids to express their feelings, and they might share some of it with you.

Empathy First

If they’re upset about something, validate their feelings before offering solutions. It’s the age-old “putting yourself in someone else’s shoes” – just make sure they’re not high heels, or you’re in for a world of pain!

Group Conversations

Engage them in family discussions where everyone gets a turn to speak. It reinforces the idea that their opinion matters.

Conclusion

Did you know that online schooling, like what we offer at Thomas Keith Independent School, can be a game-changer in this department? It allows students to interact in a more relaxed environment, giving them the confidence to express their thoughts more freely. This spills over into their daily lives, making them more communicative at home. Check out our admissions page and BOOK A CALL with our experts to discuss how our programs can benefit your child.

Thomas Keith Independent School is a top British online private school catering to students from Year 1 to Year 13, covering Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form levels. This includes all Key Stages from 1 to 5, leading up to GCSE and A Levels. We teach the British curriculum, with all subjects being taught live in real-time classes online.

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Why Thomas Keith Independent School?

  • Small class sizes: the maximum number of students is 19 and most classes are much smaller than that. We do not have lecture style classes with hundreds of students like many other online schools.
  • Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form at a top international private school teaching the British curriculum.
  • GCSE and A Level – Internationally recognised qualifications sought after by top universities and companies around the globe.
  • High-quality British education in your home – give your child the best start in life.
  • Live timetabled classes online with real teachers.
  • Friendly, experienced, and dedicated teachers.
  • Classes are also recorded for consolidating the subject material, revision, and catching up when absent.
  • Track Your Child’s Progress in Real-Time.
  • Parents have more say in their children’s education and friends.
  • Benefits of Homeschooling without the stress on parents to teach (and attempt to become experts in) all subjects.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: Study online from anywhere in the world.
  • Extracurricular Clubs: Cooking, Boardgames, Drama, Debate, and Creative Writing.
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What is an online school?

Like conventional schools, students attend their classes live, but with a crucial distinction: all lessons take place online. There’s no need for them to commute to a physical school building. Instead, they access their lessons by logging into the Thomas Keith Independent School’s web portal a few minutes before the scheduled start time of their classes.

Teaching occurs in real-time in a digital classroom that comes equipped with a whiteboard, live video and audio streams from the teacher, and a chat box. During the course of the lesson, pupils can freely interact with their teacher and peers via the chat box or their microphone, as needed. They can even be given access to write and draw on the whiteboard. They submit assignments and receive feedback on them through the student portal, with the entire process being online.

Through an amalgamation of voice, text, whiteboard annotations, notes, recordings, presentations, and screen sharing, classes are made more engaging and interactive than in traditional school settings. Students can be assigned to complete specific exercises, share their work, or present to the class. Every pupil also has the opportunity for direct and private communication with their teacher, ensuring that nobody feels overlooked or left behind.


 
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