As students move into the upper elementary and middle school years, they’re expected to do more than simply find the right answer, they’re expected to explain how they arrived at it.
The good news?
You can begin building that skill through simple, everyday conversations at home.
Download this free guide to discover 5 practical questions that encourage your child to think more deeply, support their ideas with evidence, and communicate their reasoning with confidence.
Inside You’ll Learn:
✔ How to encourage observation before jumping to conclusions
✔ Questions that help your child support ideas with evidence
✔ Ways to promote flexible thinking and curiosity
✔ How to help your child explain their reasoning with confidence
These simple conversation starters can be used during homework, science activities, family discussions, or everyday life and they only take a few moments to ask.
Meet Dr. Jenn Dobert
Hi! I’m Dr. Jenn Dobert, Pharm.D., a science educator, pharmacist, and Florida Step Up for Students provider.
I’m passionate about helping students become curious, confident thinkers who can ask better questions, evaluate evidence, solve problems, and explain their ideas clearly.
Through my Middle School Ready™ coaching program, I help 5th graders practice the thinking skills that support a successful transition into middle school through engaging science investigations and guided coaching.
Whether your child already enjoys science or simply needs more confidence explaining their thinking, I hope this guide encourages meaningful conversations that help them grow as an independent learner.