Assessment

Document #3: Parent Interview

Read this interview between Nathan’s mother and the preschool director.

Name of Parent: Dana

Name of Child: Nathan

Director: How do you feel that Nathan is adjusting to being in school?

Dana: He really loves school now. He was so scared for the first few months. Now he comes home every day with a story about something new he learned.

Director: I’m glad to hear it! What behaviors or activities have you noticed Nathan engaged in at home?

Dana: He spends a lot of time looking at and reading books. He’s probably memorized half of the ones we read together. Also, he enjoys playing pretend. He is an only child, so he creates an imaginary world that includes all kinds of made-up characters. It’s very involved. I try to schedule a playdate with a friend at least once a week.

Director: Nathan tends to be shy around other children at school. Is he talkative at home?

Dana: Very talkative! It’s almost shocking to hear that he is shy at school, but I have seen it when we go to anywhere with groups of children, like birthday parties for example.

Director: Do you have any questions or concerns about Nathan?

Dana: Well, I am concerned about his shyness. He plays very easily with other children when it’s just one or two of them at our house. I don’t want his shyness to get in the way of his learning or his confidence in school.

Director: Well, we are seeing him warm up to others more and more every day. He is a very bright child, and every child develops differently in different areas. I’m confident that Nathan will find his way socially very soon. We certainly want to continue talking and working with you on this issue.