Families and Educators Together

Building Great Relationships that Support Young Children

By: Derry Koralek, Karen Nemeth, Kelly Ramsey

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Paperback | 9 July 2019

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140 Pages

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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 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.

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"The title says it all! For everyone who works with young children, this essential book is easy to read and well researched, and it includes many family engagement stories that connect that research to real-life experiences. The practical strategies emphasize how children's learning is enhanced when families are engaged and involved in the process."-Barbara Kaiser, consultant, trainer, and co-author of Challenging Behavior in Young Children

"This is an important book for teachers, coaches, program leaders, family educators, and anyone who wants to build culturally responsive relationships with families. The strategies, resources, and examples of effective family engagement in this book are based on current research and theories on how to build mutual, respectful family partnerships." -Debbie Leekeenan, early childhood consultant and co-author of From Survive to Thrive and Leading Anti-Bias Early Childhood Programs

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