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

By Shelbie Witte, Dean, College of Education and Human Development, University of North Dakota

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…

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