Parent assessment · ages 8–14 · 12 questions
Expressing ideas clearly, really listening, speaking up respectfully, and reading the room — the four habits behind confident communication.
My child can explain what happened (at school, in a game) in a way others can follow, with a beginning, middle and end.
My child lets others finish speaking before jumping in with their own response.
My child speaks up politely when something feels unfair or when they disagree.
My child makes appropriate eye contact and faces people during conversation.
When upset, my child can put the feeling into words ("I'm frustrated because...") rather than only showing it through behavior.
My child can accurately repeat back what someone asked or told them.
My child asks for help when they need it instead of staying silent or giving up.
My child notices when someone isn't interested or wants to change the topic, and adjusts.
My child changes how they speak depending on who they're talking to (a teacher, a grandparent, a friend).
My child asks follow-up questions that show they were genuinely paying attention.
My child can say no to friends respectfully when they don't want to do something.
My child starts conversations with people they don't know well (a new classmate, a visiting relative) when the situation calls for it.