“I’m sorry Mrs. Browen, the car will not start and I can’t make it today, but is there something I can do with Ian at home?”
“Ian will learn his colors much faster if he practices a sorting game with you at home,” Mrs. Browen says.
“I want to follow up with what you do at school, Mrs. Browen. Thanks to you, Ian’s starting to follow directions and doesn’t hit himself as much.”
“Many parents don’t know where to begin to help their kids, so I’m happy you are going to work with Ian.” Her voice sounds soft yet firm, just the way it does when she talks with her kids in class.