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.
Table of Content
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
About the author
Kelly Ramsey began her work with children and families as an early childhood teacher in 1984. For more than 20 years, she has had the opportunity to work with children and families as a classroom teacher, center director, family educator, mentor coach, and college instructor. As a lifelong learner, Kelly believes that self-discovery and personal reflection are key to creating rich learning environments for adults and children. She has a strong interest in families and their strength in nurturing children’s development. As a passionate teacher, focused visionary, and a purpose-driven leader, she fosters engaging learning environments that help individuals to grow. As a family educator, she believes in engaging families and educators to develop intentional interactions between school and home. Kelly is a storyteller who shares her experiences as a preschool teacher, center director, and mother of two amazing young children. She fosters a welcoming environment for all types of learners, embracing the experiences of each individual and challenging learners by creating rich experiences and dialogues that connect theory to practice.
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