1. Talking with Kids

2. Interrogation vs Conversation

3. The Basics Speak clearly Make eye contact
Use a welcoming tone of voice
Stay calm
Smile

4. The primary use of questioning is NOT to identify interference.
We ask questions so the kids can share what they have learned and discovered.
The kind of response you get depends on how YOU act.

5. 3 Ways To Ask Aggressive- mean words or voice -causes fear
-they’ll say what they think you want to hear
Passive
-the kids will take over,

6. Assertive
-firm, consistent, clear
-positive attitude
This method will get us where we want to go-- in the time allotted

7. Kinds of Questions Open-ended questions -I see -Tell me more
-Show me how
-I want to be sure I understand
Let them know their ideas are important, you are interested and respect them

8. What can team managers do?
Don’t ask: Did your team manager help, because they do. They can: Teach Skills Teach Challenge Guidelines Drive Supervise the meetings

9. Considerations Eye level is different than eye contact.
Talk with the same respect you use talking to friends.
Talk with NOT at
Common courtesies are not just for kids:
please, thank you go a long way
Kind words communicate respect

10. Final Thoughts A new idea is delicate; It can be killed by a sneer
The angry tone in an adult’s question will shut kids down EVERY time
Trying to force the truth out of kids just makes them shut down

11. You get what you expect. Expect the truth.
Trust everyone but cut the cards
There is nothing as valuable as our integrity. Before you question a child’s integrity, ask yourself, “Is it worth the cost?”