Family Engagement in Early Childhood Settings

Family Engagement in Early Childhood Settings
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Publisher : Redleaf Press
Total Pages : 85
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ISBN-10 : 9781605546063
ISBN-13 : 1605546062
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Book Synopsis Family Engagement in Early Childhood Settings by : Mary Muhs

Download or read book Family Engagement in Early Childhood Settings written by Mary Muhs and published by Redleaf Press. This book was released on 2018-11-20 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working with parents and families can be a challenge, especially when there are contradicting expectations. However, it can also be a joyful and empowering experience for both the program and the family if partnering with families is built into the program’s culture. Following a strengths-based approach, Family Engagement in Early Childhood Settings offers all programs, including family child care, center-based and school-based programs, strategies for building or enhancing interactions, engagement, expectations, communication and participation with families. This Redleaf Quick Guide provides clear information of what to do as well as what not to do when encouraging family engagement in early care and education programs. Readers will find helpful information on making the best first impressions with parents in-person and online, establishing effective and supportive intake meetings for both parents and program, setting expectations from both perspectives, two-way communication strategies including daily conversations, verbal and technological methods, conferences and documenting learning, and creating a culture of family engagement embedded into every part of your program.


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