Hellobee Boards Topic: Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?

Hellobee Boards Topic: Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:13:09 +0000 ktdid23 on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041986 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 12:22:19 +0000 ktdid23 2041986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes, ours does conferences 2x a year and I love them. The teachers have a binder for each child that special artwork/projects go into, much like a portfolio of the child's time at that school. They have handwriting samples from each month (for the preschool, obviously the 2 year old class doesn't do this) so you can see the progression and the teachers also have a huge checklist of things for kids getting ready for Kindergarten in the fall. A lot of the social-emotional stuff you wouldn't think to ask about - they have it all written down, with examples of how your child interacts with peers and follows directions. I think these conferences are so helpful, especially as my daughter approaches kindergarten. The school doesn't shut down; they have an extra teacher to cover classes while the head preschool teacher meets with parents. mrs. wagon on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041956 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 12:05:20 +0000 mrs. wagon 2041956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes, twice a year, each room splits up their students among the teachers and you sign up for a time with your assigned teacher. So each night (3 nights per room) one teacher stays late and has their conferences. Almost every time we weren't able to attend and they've been flexible in meeting with us first thing in the morning or we'll get to pickup a little early. The teacher takes us aside and they get a floater to cover the room. It's usually quick but we go over a form that they've filled out that outlines all the developmental accomplishments our child has gone through, any challenges, and goals for the next half year. Since we both work full time and can't be involved very much, we both really appreciate the insight into their progress. They used to keep a binder with all the updates and printed out pictures of the kids demonstrating things (on a certain date, WJ working with patterns with shapes and colors, and a picture of him working on an art project demonstrating that... so cute) but the director changed and they stopped doing that. avivoca on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041774 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:31:07 +0000 avivoca 2041774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We had one near the end of last year at our daycare (it's a daycare/preschool). autumnlove on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041740 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:01:00 +0000 autumnlove 2041740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes, 3 times a year. mrs. tictactoe on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041739 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:00:23 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 2041739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yeah, ours is in a couple weeks. They close for one day. The childcare isn't a problem for us since he doesn't go on Fridays anyway, but the timing of the conferences is. It happens to be on my last day before maternity leave and they only had early afternoon open when we signed up, so now I probably can't go. looch on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041696 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:30:58 +0000 looch 2041696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yep, we have ours tomorrow, curious to see if it will happen or not. They don't close the school, they bring in subs so the kids are in class while the teachers talk to the parents. mrbee on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041465 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 23:13:03 +0000 mrbee 2041465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Beehive: You make a great point! The preschool has morning and afternoon sessions (and a lot of kids just go a few days a week). So most parents don't rely on the preschool for full-time childcare. Guess that's why this hits us harder than most other families at the preschool! MamaCate on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041453 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 23:04:04 +0000 MamaCate 2041453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @mrbee: We have been doing them since the 2s room. It is nice to get a fuller picture of how LO is doing in the class, peer interactions, etc. BUT, they don't shut down, just have parents come in during nap. I don't know how I would feel if it took away my childcare. Beehive on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041448 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 23:02:13 +0000 Beehive 2041448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @mrbee: Yes, they did, for one day. It's not as big a deal for us though, as it's not our primary childcare - we have a nanny and preschool is only 1/2 day, 3 days a week. I seem to remember when I was a kid that parent teacher conferences were always in the evening, after school! mrbee on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041445 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:57:52 +0000 mrbee 2041445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Beehive: Definitely looking forward to hearing what they have to say!! Did they cancel preschool for your conference? Beehive on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041429 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:47:49 +0000 Beehive 2041429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Our preschool does, and at first I thought it would be silly (what can they say about a 2 year old?), but it was so interesting. They pointed out things DS does well in school that we didn't even know he did, and let us know what they're working on with him so we can reinforce it at home. Really valuable! Mrs. Jacks on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041394 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:19:56 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2041394@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Montessori does this. I learn so much about my girls during conferences. I really look forward to them. In fact, we just scheduled extra office hours today and had a productive talk with our teachers. During conferences they show pictures of the children doing works, highlight trouble spots and strengths. yin on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041393 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:18:49 +0000 yin 2041393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ LO's preschool was closed last week for parent teacher conferences. It was actually nice to talk to the teacher one on one about LO's progress and where we would like to see him in the next few months. travellingbee on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041384 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 22:13:11 +0000 travellingbee 2041384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes but they don't close. I found it totally pointless. We talk to the teacher every day. It makes sense in elementary school when you don't have at least a 5 min. conversation every day with the teachers/parents. Smurfette on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041313 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:26:40 +0000 Smurfette 2041313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ She had her first one at 18 months. They do them on one day in the middle of the day. The director covers the class while one teacher meets with parents. JoyfulKiwi on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041312 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:24:16 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 2041312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes, twice a year. But we don't close, they arrange coverage for each teacher to have one day away from the classroom & the teachers alternate days. I love conferences as both a preschool teacher and a parent (I like hearing how my kid is progressing and I likegetting feedback from parents & hearing their goals for their children so I can teach better). I don't know how excited I'd be as a parent if care was closed! Although, that is how public schools roll :happy: BananaPancakes on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041309 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:21:58 +0000 BananaPancakes 2041309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ That's crazy that they shut down! Our has them if you want them twice a year, but they're after hours and by appt. I didn't schedule one because my kid is 2 and his teacher felt that unless we really wanted one, there wasn't much point for the 2's. I agreed. Mrs. Chocolate on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041305 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:16:38 +0000 Mrs. Chocolate 2041305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Yes they do two per year. The first is in person or on the phone if you request it because of scheduling conflicts. The 2nd is request only meaning if your child is doing well they dont need one unless you want one for some reason Charm54 on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041304 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:14:36 +0000 Charm54 2041304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Huh??!! They shut down the daycare ?? That's bizarre! mrbee on "Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/does-your-childs-preschool-hold-a-parent-teacher-conference#post-2041300 Mon, 26 Jan 2015 21:11:20 +0000 mrbee 2041300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I didn't realize that our daughter's preschool holds a parent teacher conference, until last week when they told us that they're closing the preschool for two days so they could meet with all the parents one on one. I'm not sure what there is to talk to parents of preschoolers about. In all honesty, I'd rather have the childcare than a conference! Does your child's preschool hold a parent teacher conference?