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: ul li Creating a welcoming environment for families li li Providing many ways for families to engage in the program and their children's learning li li Ensuring two-way comm ..

Family involvement is critical to the success of young children in early learning environments and beyond. br Families come in many forms, reflecting varied ethnicities, cultures, belief systems, and family structures. When educators acknowledge, respect, and value those differences, welcoming families as partners in their children's learning and members of the classroom community, children are more likely to succeed--in early education and beyond. In this collection of articles from Young Children and Beyond the Journal , the authors address topics such as sharing the care of infants and toddlers, conferencing with families, acknowledging culture and promot ..

When engaged in social studies, with guidance and encouragement from adults, children develop awareness of self and family and become active participants in the larger community. In this collection of articles from Young Children and Beyond the Journal , experts discuss the historic roots of the social studies field, explain how quality books can help children understand themselves and others, and provide many examples of teachers and children engaged in meaningful social studies. The knowledge and skills learned through social studies prepare children to become informed and engaged citizens of their country and the world. The book includes a list of key reso ..