Full Description
Home-school relationships have always been a cornerstone of children's success and well-being. But cultivating positive, supportive partnerships between educators and families is an ongoing process, one that requires reciprocal respect and communication to grow. Use the practical information and ideas in this book to develop and embed a culture of family engagement in all aspects of your early childhood program, from curriculum planning to addressing children's individual needs, by
Creating a welcoming environment for families
Providing many ways for families to engage in the program and their children's learning
Ensuring two-way communication and addressing communication challenges
Building on learning opportunities families already provide at home
Supporting diverse home languages and cultures
Collaborating on community-wide efforts
Packed with strategies, resources, and examples from early childhood programs, this book illustrates numerous ways to engage families in your early childhood community so that together, families + educators = thriving children.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Understanding Family Engagement
Chapter 2: The Role of Teachers in a Comprehensive Family Engagement Approach
Chapter 3: Family Engagement in Action
Chapter 4: Communicating with Families
Chapter 5: Connecting Home and Program Teaching and Learning
Chapter 6: Partnering with the Community
Appendix: Family Engagement Resources
References
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
