Families and Educators Together: Building Great Relationships that Support Young Children

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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 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 culturesCollaborating 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.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ The National Association for the Education of Young Children
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 9, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 140 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1938113454
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1938113451
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 0.25 x 9.75 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #396,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #213 in Parent Participation in Education (Books) #573 in Early Childhood Education #746 in Educational Certification & Development
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