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My Kindergartener Came Home With Her First Test

The Mom Psychologist · 1m · transcribed May 2026
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0:00 so my kindergartener came home with her first test here is what I said to her even before looking at her test or the grade that was attached to it so in school you're going to take a lot of tests tests are one way to find out about your strengths what you do well what comes easy for you and some things that are more challenging what you need more help with some tests are going to feel easy some tests are going to feel

0:24 hard and some tests will feel both easy and hard sometimes you'll do well on a test and other times you won't get the grade that you were hoping for no matter what grade you get or how well you do on a test it doesn't say anything about who you are or your worth as a person you are good inside irregardless of how you do in school in general what matters most is that you try your best and you

0:47 ask for help when you need it what questions do you have for me now when it comes to academics it's so important that we send the message to our child that we are not emotionally invested in their performance check out the caption for more

Summary

The speaker shares a conversation with their kindergartener about the importance of tests in school, emphasizing that grades do not define a child's worth. They stress the value of effort and seeking help, aiming to foster a healthy attitude towards academic performance.

- Tests help identify strengths and areas needing improvement.
- It's normal for tests to feel both easy and hard.
- Grades do not determine a child's worth or character.
- The focus should be on trying one's best and asking for help.
- Parents should maintain an emotionally neutral stance regarding academic performance.
- Encouraging open communication about feelings towards tests is important.