Working With Families
In this section you will find useful information about working with families and building a collaborative relationship with them as you lead your earlychildhood program
- 10 Ways to Foster Parent and Community Involvement
- Saturday Workshops for the Parents and Caregivers at Your Center
10 Ways to Foster Parent and Community Involvement
An article on www.earlychildhoodnews.com by Carolyn R. Tomlin emphasizes the importance of family involvement in high quality early childhood programs.Tomlin invites educators, including teachers and directors, to involve everyone in the early learning process by providing 10 wonderful ideas that you can put in practice.
Trying one of these tips can create collaborative relationships between family members, center staff and the entire community that can only benefit young children.
Saturday Workshops for the Parents and Caregivers at Your Center
The New Perspective Program at Bank Street College is offering Saturday Workshops for Parents & Caregivers. Topics include:
- Fun Learning Activities for your Infant, Toddler or Two Year Old
- Effective Limit Setting at Home
- Is it a Learning Difference or a Disability?
- Supporting Emergent Literacy at Home
For more information, contact New Perspectives at: 212.875.4649 or newper@bankstreet.edu. You can also view more detailed workshop descriptions and instructor bios at www.bankstreet.edu/newperspectives