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, byCreating a welcoming environment for familiesProviding many ways for families to engage in the program and their children's learningEnsuring two-way communication and addressing communication challengesBuilding on learning opportunities families already provide at homeSupporting 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.
- ISBN10 1938113462
- ISBN13 9781938113468
- Publish Date 29 October 2019 (first published 25 July 2019)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint National Association for the Education of Young Children
- Format eBook
- Language English