Connecting Parents to the School Community

What does Conscious Discipline help us to see?

• The best in ourselves and others

• Only the best in others

• The worst in others

• Only the best in ourselves

Before adopting Conscious Discipline, how did the teacher feel about connecting with families?

• Indifferent

• Very enthusiastic

• Stand-offish

• Overwhelmed

What did the teacher and her partner notice about the child and his mother?

• They were always late

• They never attended school events

• They wore the same clothes every day

• They were very talkative

What kind of support did the teacher provide to the family?

• Tutoring services

• Financial advice

• Medical assistance

• An affordable apartment and furniture

Why did the child prefer to sit on the floor during meal times?

• He was being rebellious

• He had never had furniture at home

• He was imitating other children

• He found it more comfortable

What was the mother's reaction to receiving a bed?

• She was indifferent

• She was confused

• She was disappointed

• She was unbelievably grateful

What change did the mother make after receiving support?

• She started bringing all her children to school

• She stopped bringing her children to school

• She started working at the school

• She moved to another city

What lesson did the teacher learn from this experience?

• To let her wall down and connect with families

• To keep a distance from families

• To focus only on the children

• To always judge families

What is the main goal of Conscious Discipline?

• To focus on academic achievements

• To separate parents from the school environment

• To transform oneself, the class, and the school

• To discipline children strictly

Where can one learn more about Conscious Discipline?

• By reading parenting magazines

• By attending a university course

• By visiting ConsciousDiscipline.com

• At the local library