Module 1 Outcome A

9/2/2013

173 Comments

Diversity of Families

* Handout 1

* Handout 2

How can you make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children?

173 Comments

Maren

7/5/2016 08:28:11 am

To keep families involved we did this in the Pre School I work in and it works great. We randomly pick a child and then they take home a work sheet to work with their parents.They send pictures and they go on a board. The child stands up and talks about their family. The pictures and story stays on the board for a whole week. We pick a new child the following week.

Terry

7/18/2016 07:43:31 am

I do the same thing with pictures on the board and the kids love to talk about their family and experiences that the pictures show!

KatieE

7/5/2016 08:56:10 am

Communication is key. All forms are important...whether its the via a newsletter, face to face conversation, notes home, calendar, etc..

Jausenta Grothen

7/5/2016 02:08:38 pm

The communication between teachers and parents is important. That's how a parent is really going to know what's going on and how they can get involved.

Mariah Szot

7/15/2016 01:26:18 am

Building a relationship and having open communication helps the child

Lisette

9/4/2016 06:21:54 pm

I totally agree that communication is key, I think that having different ways to communicate it is very importante because every family is different and as educators we need to find out what work best for them. Also consider translated materials for families whom English is not their first language.

Francesca Vespa

7/5/2016 08:08:05 pm

I believe parents can be encouraged in supporting the development of their children through consistent communication from the teacher. This can be achieved verbally, through notes, emails, or newsletters. Furthermore, parent-teacher conferences are a vital asset to communication.

Elizabeth Sloan

7/5/2016 08:20:37 pm

I believe having a good grasp on the community resources available is key to make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the developmental needs of their children. Many local health care providers are able to provide developmental milestones, for various ages, and in various languages that are helpful for families. Depending on the needs of individual families the DSHS office has many resources, also available in various languages.

Communication between the families we serve is also important as the child may spend the majority of time with us in a classroom setting. We are able to discuss changes in development and/or behavior to ensure the child is thriving to the best of their ability.

Katie Starr

7/5/2016 08:45:48 pm

I think one can make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their child by understanding the family dynamic and culture . And, more importantly respecting this. Also, by using time with the parents either it be via notes, face to face, email, or phone call. Be in constant communication with them about what their child is working on and what progresses the child has made and give suggestions on how to continue this work at home.

alysa

8/8/2016 06:12:05 pm

I can make sure that all families receive encouragement by making sure that as their teacher, or their childs teacher, that I am liberal with my positive feedback and communication!

Annalisa Willette

7/5/2016 09:04:16 pm

newsletters, parent teacher conferences, active communication when parents are seen, letters/notes sent home when necessary, etc.

Courtney Evans

8/3/2016 01:09:40 pm

I agree but also teachers can communicate with the parents on what the child is struggling with in class so that the teacher and parent can come up with a plan for the child to succeed and get stronger in that area.

Jessica

7/6/2016 01:19:53 pm

I say that the thing for parents to get involved it's to communicate weather its with there teachers personally or by letter that way they'll know what to do or how to help they're children.

Danielle Newsome

7/6/2016 07:33:18 pm

I feel like they can get encouragement by being informed and being given the tools to help at home. Communication is key between a parent and a child care provider. Letting parents know that there involvement is not only welcomed but encouraged!

Justine

7/6/2016 09:04:13 pm

To ensure all families receive encouragement to support their child's development it is essential to understand what those families particular cultural needs may be. There is no one formula for all families due to the vast variables of individuals and families alike. It is key to remain open to the diversity in which families come and to be readily available and transparent in as many methods of support. Keeping lines of communication an ongoing, two way dialogue between families and care givers allows for strength and confidence to assist from both angles the child's development.

reziwanguli malike

7/7/2016 09:48:59 am

give them hand outs that's perfect with thire picture with their childs picture once a week that's seems very effective

Zehra Pereira

7/7/2016 10:30:17 am

I strongly agree that the communication between parents and children makes a strong bond in terms of child's behavioral health and interpersonal relationship.

MICHELLE D LARSEN

7/7/2016 11:25:33 am

Communication with the child's family is essential. Whether this be at drop-off, pick-up, by email or phone, it is important for teachers to stay in touch with the child's primary caregivers. A weekly newsletter might be appropriate to let families know about recent lessons, along with conferences for a more personalized review of student's learning.

Charlie

7/7/2016 05:19:22 pm

I think that the best way for families to receive encouragement for the development of their child is for an open and active communication between the teachers and the families.

Mikaili

7/7/2016 06:01:57 pm

Like most of these post say, I agree that having communication with all parents is key to the child succeeding.

Rachel

7/8/2016 01:42:56 am

If we as carers create spaces for positive communication, families can be encouraged to take part in their child's development. Even if there is an issue that needs discussing, having clear, sensitive and inclusive communication skills can provide help for the family.

Alexis

7/8/2016 09:48:24 am

Parents will stay active with learning only with communication through them and the teachers. so they know all new things children are learning.

Chelsey

7/8/2016 12:39:05 pm

I think that the best way to make sure that all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children is meet parents at where they are at. Working parents often don't feel that they have the time or the energy so I think it is important to make sure that I make this as easy for the families as possible. I think having open communication with families and allowing the parents to be involved in any way they possibly can from volunteering in the classroom to taking projects home to work on with their kids.

Rachel

7/8/2016 05:45:30 pm

Well a news letter is great and also showing the families there work they have done for the day as they pic up the children.

Sheena

7/8/2016 06:31:14 pm

Communication is key. You can help the parents encourage their children by sending home information about what is being taught and how they can become involved.

Avery Hinson

7/8/2016 08:26:39 pm

Communication is key when it comes to children and their parents. Have the children's art on the walls. send them home with assignments they did in class that day.

Karlee McCarroll

7/8/2016 08:52:19 pm

I think taking the time to personally know the children's parents and maintaining good communication with them is key to encouraging and supporting them as they raise their child. The more talk and questions and discussion going on the more learning and understanding happens among parents!

Panchu Modi

7/8/2016 11:45:15 pm

I agree that communication between teachers and parents may it be a newsletter or a note or verbally is essential.

Laurie

7/9/2016 09:32:27 am

restating what the family has been teaching at home. "Your child learned to do this as you've been teaching at home." Encouraging parents as progress happens.

Alyssa

7/9/2016 01:58:18 pm

I think that parent-teacher conferences and daily updates on their childs developments is a great way. at my school we send daily notes and pictures of their child. our parents love it, they are able to see what their child is doing throughout the day.

Avery

7/9/2016 02:34:39 pm

Communication is key. Having that short talk about how their childs day was and sending the child home with assignments they did in class is always helpful.

Ieisha

7/9/2016 03:09:48 pm

I strongly agree. Nothing beats clear, early, and frequent communication with families. Whether the communication comes from newsletters, a private facebook page, family days at daycare, even something as simple as monthly lunch menus. These are all the best things I loved from my best daycare experiences.

Kyannq

7/10/2016 11:45:36 am

It is vital to communicate with families on every possible level. If you're dealing with a multicultural classroom, do your best to show the parents that you are interested in their culture and in teaching their child that culture. Showing families that their home life is just as important as their school life is incredibly important.

Kylie

7/10/2016 12:49:22 pm

Communication just like most everyone on here has said is key. Whether that communication is emails sent back and forth from teacher to parent, a newsletter, or even student teacher conferences when needed are all great ways to support and encourage their children's growth and development

Tabitha Hoskins

7/10/2016 01:59:42 pm

By listening and communicating between parents teachers and the child.

Allison Lake

7/11/2016 11:03:52 am

I agree with most of the comments here, communication between teacher and parent is the key to making sure you can support a childs development. Making sure the you are meeting the parents standards by either emailing them or having conferences to let them know how the child is doing in class. Also this method of communication will let the parent know how the child is doing outside of school.

Samantha link

7/12/2016 08:29:54 pm

I agree with a lot of the comments above. Communication is key to everything and making sure to give and receive feedback.

kailee

7/13/2016 06:32:17 pm

I think having open communication with the family is important and making sure you are doing everything you can to work together and be successful in the development of their child.

Abigail Kent

7/13/2016 07:56:59 pm

I think one of the more effective ways to encourage families to support the development of their child is to create strong channels of communication between the school and the family. Also making sure that parents have the outside resources they need to make sure their child is developing and growing.

Kerry

7/14/2016 01:53:13 pm

Open communication between parents is important in the classroom to help their child succeed.

Autumn

7/14/2016 08:09:54 pm

Communicating effectively with the parents make a big difference.

Vanessa Zamora

7/14/2016 09:02:56 pm

I believe that communication between the child's parents and teacher(s) is important to understand how and what your child is doing and how it helps their development.

Leixin wang

7/15/2016 04:27:06 pm

Communication is key between a parent and a child care provider. Letting parents know that there involvement is not only welcomed but encouraged!
Building a relationship and having open communication helps the child

Diana

7/16/2016 10:00:10 am

Krystal

7/16/2016 04:25:59 pm

By building relationships with the families and offering resources whenever needed

Brittany Fry

7/17/2016 04:32:04 pm

I believe the best way is to build a relationship with the parents and make them feel comfortable with discussing things involving their child. Having good communication is key and offering them resources to information about their child's development will only encourage them more.

Mandy Meikle

7/17/2016 05:44:14 pm

I believe parents can be encouraged in supporting the development of their children by building a good relationship with the families and healthy communication. Letters, email, and in person communication is so important. Making the parents feel welcomed and letting them know we are here to help their children grow.

Sarah Cristofono

7/17/2016 09:45:34 pm

I believe that parents can be encouraged in helping the development of there children by building a good environment for them and being able to build a good relationship for them with communication.

Natalya C.

7/18/2016 07:38:25 pm

How can you make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children?
First, I believe that communication is the most essential part of a good working relationship between families and provider. An activity that I've done before is one, for example, that sends home a book with the book's character (A stuffed animal) as well as some crayons and a binder w/ paper. The child gets to keep them for a day or two. The child and family get to document the activities done together and since the binder is shared among all of the children, they also get to read about the character's adventures with the other children. We also sent in some pictures for the child to share with the other children. This allows the parents/family to be involved, and share a bit about their home life, giving the opportunity to learn about other cultures and families.

Lena Olson

7/19/2016 08:40:01 pm

It takes a community to raise a healthy child! Getting to know the parents and their customs is very important. Communication is key:a parent is our closest ally to help a child be the best they can be! As a child care center we are in a unique spot for orchestrating community and support systems, noticing dangerous behavior and socializing children. Understanding and empathy between parents and caregivers is a good way to begin to understand a child's identity. Newsletters and bulletin boards help parents feel like they are involved and provide opportunity for feedback or comments for the center.

Maya thetford

7/19/2016 10:22:34 pm

We have very good communication with our families and make sure we have at least 10 minutes during pick up to go over what we worked on that day. We ensure parents are aware what children worked on that day in both behavior and education. When we notice difficult behavior or a child is struggling with a learning task (cools, numbers, etc.) we make sure to follow up with parents to see if there's something different they do at home that we need to integrate. Additionally, we include different cultures of our students in daily tasks (when learning colors we learn them in English and spanish, we do "head, shoulders, knees and toes" in English and Japanese) and we spend meal and snack times discussing what children do at home and how they feel about those things.

Families also get newsletters regarding new curriculum or routine changes so they can help prepare their children at home. We make sure our families know the schedule for the day and what food will be served.

lulu wang

7/19/2016 11:06:28 pm

Having the good communication with parents is the key to encourage and support. During the "drop-off" and "pick up" time, we could ask and tell how is every thing going about the kids. We should inform each other every news about kids to help our children make progress daily.

Amanda link

7/21/2016 06:10:40 am

I have worked with a lot of different childcare facilities and seen a tun of different ideas. But I think it works best if the child receives a signature from the parent/guardian for doing an assignment that they witnessed. We sent home these work sheets that the child was required the child to finish and it engaged the parents. But, sadly, I also think it would be harder in the public school system. Parents seem more inclined to be involved with their child's education when they are paying more for a specific type of school/education.

Mikaela

7/21/2016 06:39:35 pm

By talking to them when they come in to get there kids and showing them what there kid has done or send the kid home with a letter and all the stuff that they have been doing

Jaimie Wiggin

7/22/2016 01:19:25 pm

By not only talking not only about the child's challenges but what we can do TOGETHER to focus on their child's strength.

Michael

7/22/2016 02:47:28 pm

Communication is key. Caretakers need to provide families with regular updates, receive feedback from parents, work together to resolve problems, and be able to refer parents to additional resources if necessary.

Chantel Craft

7/22/2016 03:48:10 pm

I think that communication on how they did or their progress and strengths

Sophia

7/22/2016 05:19:55 pm

Open daily communication with families. Asking for their opinions, and areas we need to work on.

Felicia

7/23/2016 07:22:28 am

I think the first step is getting to know & understand the family and their "culture". By observation & engagement I can learn their child's strengths and developmental stages. I would clearly communicate to the parents, on a regular basis, their child's progress. I would provide all families with information about the age appropriate developmental stages they can be looking for in their own child. We would discuss any red flags & I would help them look into resources available if needed. I would use a monthly news letter to address proper child care issues, such as nutrition, positive discipline, safety, etc.. Above all, checking in with them and sharing their child's daily success and challenges is a positive way is crucial. Offering strategies, when it is appropriate, shows you care & are invested in their child. And show the love!

lydia

7/23/2016 10:52:21 pm

all the parents are different, we should know them, and help each one with the method that works with them. for example very busy parents with the newsletters, the daily sheet ... and other parents with communication

krystal

7/24/2016 12:40:49 pm

I believe communication is key between both the parents and teachers. All parents are different, so as a teacher its important to have diversity with communicating with the parents.

Josh

7/24/2016 05:31:27 pm

I think the most important thing to ensuring that families are encouraged with the development of their children is communication about the child. Face to face time with the family is key so that the teacher and family are on the same page and are able to reinforce each other's techniques and progress.

Angela Bockman

7/24/2016 06:40:26 pm

I think that setting up conferences or having the parent come in and introduce themselves to the children and who they are. Or just having newsletters, activities after hours involving all the children. Emails, phone conversations. Things the kids can bring home to do with their families. Parents night. Communication is a big key is a child's development.

Peyton Kuzakin

7/25/2016 12:51:08 am

Communication with the parents is very important key when it comes to teaching. Setting up conferences and doing things like having newsletters, parents day, etc. Anything will work as long as you make sure you involve the parents and make sure they are up to date on everything you as teacher are doing with the children. You also always want to make sure the parents know he/she can come and talk to you at anytime about any situation with the child or the classroom.

Sammi Markham

7/26/2016 02:37:54 pm

Communicating with the families of children is very important and allows the teachers and parents to be on the same page. Whether that means setting up parent/teacher conferences, talking to the parent when they pick up their child, or send home weekly progress reports. Communication between parents and caregivers allows there to be consistent rules at home and at school. It also allows teachers to reassure the parent that their child's development is normal or alert them to any behavioral issues or setbacks.

Aly

7/26/2016 03:23:52 pm

I feel that it is important to communicate with the parents. To find out about their family dynamics and cultures and a little about what and how they are teaching their kids so that there is a better understanding of the child and his/her behaviors. I also think that the child should be asked about what they have been taught in certain situations and if its different that it is ok to be different.

Laura

7/27/2016 06:28:31 pm

Parents can be encouraged through weekly communication sent home with the child. It could be broad to include activities families can do together to reinforce curriculum, and a quick personal note of encouragement for each child.

Tashayla McQueen

7/28/2016 01:30:19 pm

I think it is very important to communicate with parents on how the children are developing and on what they need to work on. Verbal communication and visual such as class work and art projects are ways i find helpful to parents.

Marree Perrault

7/28/2016 03:22:50 pm

I believe that one of the best way to encourage caregiver development with the child is communicating with them that their support is needed and vital in the child's development and a great way to do this is to be involved in the classroom. I would also provide tools that were culturally competent to the family to encourage family bonding and development.

Syeda Quadri

7/28/2016 04:28:24 pm

Communication is important

Rachel

7/28/2016 05:59:36 pm

You can make sure all families receive encouragement by making a connection with parents right away. I think it is important for the teachers to know a students family in order to best serve them in the classroom. I think it is just as important to let the parents or family feel like they know the teacher and what is going on in the class for the family to feel comfortable leaving their child in someone else's care. I think a monthly news letter for parents would be a great way to communicate. I think that regular parent teacher conferences is a great way to help parents feel encouraged and supported as well.

Maggie

7/29/2016 02:56:05 pm

Communication is a key element. This communication should be done regularly through parent teacher conferences, email, phone, and drop-off/pick-up time. There should also be an element of Parent/Family education. This can be done at regular intervals to let the family know what the child is learning and let them also experience it in some way.

Emily

7/31/2016 12:58:57 pm

Communication is very important that's why parent teacher conferences news letters are very good to help encourage parents get involved and help and support there child's educational needs

Adelle Goettel

8/2/2016 07:17:05 pm

Frequent quality communication with parents is the surest way to keep parents involved and supportive, since it ensures you are all on the same page.

cassie chao

8/2/2016 09:55:00 pm

i think the best way is just having a healthy and positive communication with with the parents. letting them know often how their child is doing and figuring thing out TOGETHER. and what both parent and teacher agree to help their child.

Brittany Williams

8/3/2016 03:59:11 pm

I feel the best ways to encourage families to support their child's development is to constantly communicate with them and share exciting new skills their child is learning. Keep them up to date on what their child spend their day learning.

Divya Nayak

8/4/2016 11:42:06 am

To ensure all families receive encouragement in supporting the the development of their children, Consistent communication between parents and teachers is an important tool.
Parents-Teachers Meetup, Weekly Newsletters, Talk Time when a parent comes to pick up his/her child, will definitely help parents and families to update themselves with activities of the school and their child. Some factors like family history, culture, temperament, home language etc are all closely knitted and responsible for child's cognitive growth. Family play an important role in these factors. So teachers must encourage parents to take part in the activities for development of their child.

Deja

8/4/2016 03:10:38 pm

We can make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children by including them in the classroom day to day routines. If a family understands and supports their child's school, it will be easy to implement that at home.

Toni

8/6/2016 09:45:24 pm

Communication is key

Sayeh

8/6/2016 11:19:07 pm

making good connection & communication with parents.

Meenal Bhangria

8/8/2016 12:28:43 pm

I believe communication is the key between both the parents and teachers.Families involvement in classroom activities give them opportunities to communicate with teacher and other school staff,so they get to know about there child growth and development.

alysa

8/8/2016 06:13:21 pm

I feel strongly that we all respond better to positive feedback and reinforcement, so I think it's very important that we offer this to the children we care for and their families on a regular basis.

Matthew Valente

8/9/2016 04:24:19 pm

Framing problems in the form of a praise sandwich can help in encouraging them to adress issues in the classroom. Tell them something their child is doing well in. Something that needs work. Something that they do well in,

heather cristofono

8/9/2016 08:57:10 pm

I strongly agree on this because parents are always going to be the children's biggest advocate and if a parent is not involved in a child's development when it comes to learning. encouragement is a huge thing that can help many parents as well as the tons of resources out there for parents who are coping with the difficulties of helping out young kids gain in areas they are struggling in. even a parent can be physically involved in the classroom there is email and phone if they feel there is any concerns that the teacher may express the parent should take necessary steps to help or learn about the resources out there to be able to help if they are unable too.

Diane Lindquist

8/14/2016 12:41:27 pm

I believe the best way to encourage parents is to just talk to them! Have a conversation about what their child worked on that day. This way it will let them know that you are open and willing to have a conversation with them.

Sarah

8/15/2016 09:49:36 am

Communication with the parents is important in supporting them in the development of their child. This can be done by notes, conversations (short and long), and handouts. Parents need to know when the child is doing well and when some adjustments might need to be made if the child is struggling in an area. Providing parents with resources to help them when they are with their child at home is also important. Parents need to know that as the childcare provider, you are on the side and want the best for their child as much as they do.

christian

8/15/2016 11:59:18 am

Open communication and the building of strong relationships with your families is key. Making sure that your families feel comfortable coming to not only their child's teacher but all the upper management about anything is important for the families ability to grow within your center. Also things like family trees, where each child has a picture of their family displayed in the classroom showing the different types of families welcomed the our classroom and doing things such as family themed shared days where children something to share that is unquiet or important to their family can be a great way to show families that their specific culture or way of life is important to each classroom and that we desire to learn and share with each child.

Toni

8/15/2016 02:14:35 pm

Communication is the number one key

Lori

8/15/2016 07:17:58 pm

Talk with the families, communication is a big way to keep families involved. This is a great way to make sure that the parents know what is going on, even a news letter home.

Taylor Yates

8/16/2016 02:01:43 pm

Open ended communication is always good, in my day care we have these sheets we call my day sheets. We write about the childs day, what they ate, their mood, what they did and we have as section where we write special notes. Here is where we say stuff like "We are starting to work on our Abc's." So the parents at home can read that (most do) and get involved by singing their Abcs at home.

gloria

8/16/2016 06:15:22 pm

It's imperative there be time for teacher communication, valuing each student, and implementing families culture into the curriculum.

patty santos

8/16/2016 07:40:36 pm

I agree but also teachers can communicate with the parents on what the child is struggling with in class.

Daniel R Massoni

8/16/2016 09:15:11 pm

By communicating with the student but also the parent

Lim

8/18/2016 07:45:31 pm

I can.make sure that families receive encouragement about their children's development by making sure to touch base with them through emails or personal talk after school.

Audrey

8/19/2016 02:33:16 pm

Teachers and other staff members need to provide various methods of communication so that families receive the support they need in raising their children. Communication can be in the form of bulletins boards, monthly newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, social gatherings so that families and staff get to know one another, and reminders that parents are always welcome to stop by and visit their child's classroom.

mona

8/20/2016 10:32:48 am

I strongly agree.Communication is very important

Ashley

8/22/2016 09:02:32 am

An effective way to encourage families to support the development of their child is to create strong connections throughout all aspects of the child's home and school lives. The school can provide resources to help families with children of all abilities. The school can offer communication through various mediums, but the family needs to return the communication as well.

Sueann Robinson

8/22/2016 09:50:32 pm

Daily check ins with parents either at drop off or pick up. Also a newsletter home as well as work the child has done through outt the day

Elvina Rykun

8/23/2016 08:00:24 am

talk with the families, communication is a big way to keep families involved.

Tawnya

8/23/2016 12:26:01 pm

Inform parents of whats going on in the classroom monthly newsletters are helpful speaking to parents and giving them positive feedback and some direction on how they can help there child. Be willing to answer questions.

virginia

8/24/2016 02:10:29 pm

by keeping the parents informed, and incorporating some of their cultural values into day to day activities for that child in day to day daycare routines

bill caudill

8/24/2016 06:57:14 pm

provide handouts, flyers, a Parent Ed night.

tara rock

8/25/2016 01:51:22 pm

But having good communication between teacher and the parents.

melisa

8/27/2016 07:52:50 pm

building a relationship and having communication

Bella

8/29/2016 05:51:05 pm

Parents can be sent home with a chart of what their child did well with the that day as well as a face to face chat, by doing at least one of those will keep the parents up to date about their kid and even create a bond between teacher and parent.

Molly Morano

8/31/2016 09:59:02 am

Teachers can make sure that all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children by being educated about diverse cultures and learning the values and beliefs of each child's family that is in their class. The teacher can then know how best to encourage each family.

Monica Kim

8/31/2016 04:00:59 pm

Through direct communication with the parents. at the end of the day the parents are bound to pick up their kids and at best you possibly can, communicate with the parents to let them know how the kid did all day

Samantha

9/1/2016 01:09:05 am

By making an effort to recognize and comment positively upon one aspect of each child's development and discussing it with the family when they are dropping off or picking up.

Breanna

9/3/2016 11:05:17 am

Communication is the biggest factor in encouraging parents to support their child's development. Building strong, friendly, and respectful relationships with parents goes a long way.

Esther

9/3/2016 04:01:11 pm

Communicating with the families is very important. Talking to the parents about the child's day, letting them know of the improvements their child is making. Talking about concerns and how to help the child and family in a positive way.

Simegn Tumebo

9/7/2016 01:58:39 pm

I think they key is communication with parents on regular basis. keeping them on the same page of what the child is thought in the class room so they can also work on the same area at home. Different media can be used to communicate but it is very important.

Morgan Hamilton

9/8/2016 09:05:39 pm

Communication is key. All forms of it are important, whether it is through newsletters, face to face conversations, emails, phone calls, notes home, calendars, etc. It lets the parent know what is going on and how they can get involved in their child's education.

Dilrabo

9/10/2016 10:42:14 am

Advising, communicating, asking questions and be interested in every day's schedule of kids. If you give attention for kids, you can do that very easily. Separately notes are good helpers to make them ordered.

Dani H

9/10/2016 09:35:50 pm

The teacher needs to keep the parents updated on the child's progress and class topics. Teachers can make suggestions on related home conversations and questions parents can ask, suggest activities to complete at home or ways the parent can participate in class.

Kate

9/11/2016 12:50:15 pm

Communication is key in keeping parents involved. Using multiple forms of communication can make it easy.

Payam Khastkhodaei

9/12/2016 11:15:26 am

Communication is the most important because it makes a bridge between children, families, and providers.

Alexis

9/17/2016 11:47:18 am

Throughout comunication, this will become a routine, keeping families updated daily.

Tessa

9/17/2016 04:27:31 pm

You have to communicate with the parents about the child. And make sure that they are updated about the day.

Micaela P

9/18/2016 09:35:26 pm

We can make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children by making sure we have multicultural education curriculum in place to celebrate every families and their diversity, as well as by keeping up continuous daily communication with every family.

Kaitlyn

9/19/2016 10:04:53 am

Sending home handouts and having family nights is a great way to incorporate families!

Jaya

9/19/2016 02:00:57 pm

Communication is important between parent/guardian and the teacher as well as the child, but all they also need an understanding in diversity, especially the teacher to fit the specific needs of the families that are being encouraged to be involved with their child's learning.

Sally ireton

9/19/2016 02:21:30 pm

Everyday we should communicate with the families that are in our center. This is very important to keep parents aware of the things that are going on in the classroom. In our center we are required to give the parents three positives to one negative.

Maria

9/20/2016 03:52:57 pm

By involving parents and children in different activities in the class room

Yumiko Mendez

9/21/2016 06:51:45 pm

think one can make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their child by understanding the family dynamic and culture . And, more importantly respecting this. Also, by using time with the parents either it be via notes, face to face, email, or phone call. Be in constant communication with them about what their child is working on and what progresses the child has made and give suggestions on how to continue this work at home.

mona

9/23/2016 09:11:00 pm

teacher needs to keep the parents updated on the child's progress and class topics andI strongly agree that the communication between parents and children makes a strong bond in terms of child's behavioral health and interpersonal relationship.

Dhanya

9/27/2016 09:33:01 pm

communication between parent and teacher,news letters ,parent participation in different class room activities

ella rock

9/28/2016 04:19:38 pm

To support parents I think its good for teachers to be updating the parents with how there child is doing and what things there child may need improvement in and offer help at all times.

Wendy

10/11/2016 10:40:01 am

Communication is key. Everyone has to have open communication so that we can do everything we can to help further the children's education.

Brianne Frazier

10/11/2016 11:50:46 am

to keep families involved with their child developmental skills and encourage them the best way would be to have verbal communication and knowledge on the child's family background

Beth

10/11/2016 02:04:42 pm

To keep families involved, a great way is a simple conversation at pick up and drop off around the successes and problems the child is facing at school. A more in depth approach is teachers filling out simple forms bi-weekly about each child with sections like : what your child did at school today, what your child struggled with, what your child enjoyed, observations at nap/meals and then a space for parent responses.

Promiss Hernandez

10/18/2016 09:46:22 am

To encourage inclusion into the development of the child, I could offer support through hand outs, communication (like many others have said) awareness. The type of support I offer is an on-going conversation about the development of their child. It comes in the forms of daily reports, monthly newsletters, and chit chat at drop off and pick up.

Maria

10/18/2016 08:13:13 pm

To keep families involved, constant communication is important. Provide outside resources to families specific to their children's needs.

Karlee McCarroll

10/20/2016 10:18:05 pm

I think communication is key! When the parents and the educators are comfortable enough and able to maintain open conversation it will only benefit the child's learning experience. When problems arise it is important to be able to address that together as parent and teacher. Also, when accomplishments happen or the child excels in something it is also important to be able to communicate and share that news. Open communication will allow everyone to be involved in the growth of the child.

Hayley

10/31/2016 06:48:22 pm

Communication is very important and will help with the encouragement of their childs learning. If the child needs help at home, the teacher should feel comfortable enough to explain that to the parent. Also if the child is doing an excellent job, parents really like to hear about it and their teacher should express this to the parent.

yesenia

11/3/2016 05:53:39 pm

Communication.

Miko

11/5/2016 01:20:26 pm

I believe that creating genuine relationships with each child's family is the best way to promote open communication. In my experience it is important to communicate both the positive and negative behaviors of the children with the families on a regular basis. In this way both families and childcare providers / teachers are able and comfortable voicing concerns and helping children obtain a positive outcome on a daily basis.

Karen

11/7/2016 07:07:32 am

I believe that building relationships is the key to everything we do in our classrooms. We build a relationship of trust with our students and we need to do the same with their families. Communication is key, and part of that is figuring out how to make it meaningful to each family. I communicate in many different ways with my families. Face to face interaction at pick up or drop off, with a quick story about something cool or sweet their child did. I use My Day reports, send lots of pictures home, parent-teacher conferences... I make sure that when I talk about the finger painting with mud and dirt I also explain about how important exploring sensory is and fine motor skills practice so they know why we do what we do with their kids. If they learn the reasons why we do certain kinds of activities and that it isn't just busy work then they can support it at home too.

Marci Gochnour link

11/8/2016 06:09:19 pm

Agree. A Newsletter or academic of the week, the strive award for pushing hard towards goals

Channing

11/11/2016 09:14:58 pm

I can ensure all families receive support for the development of their children by including them as much as their are open to being included in their child's school life. Things like take-home family-driven art projects and projects where children talk to their family about themselves, gathering objects and symbols of their family, and bringing everything in to be shared, would be including the parents and keeping them updated. Also, talking to each parent at pickup time about their child's day keeps them included in their child's learning process.

Jaleesa

11/16/2016 02:32:31 pm

I think that open communication is the best answer to this, always letting parents know about their child's accomplishments and suggestions for areas needing improvement that they can continue to work on at home.

Jess Coulson

11/17/2016 03:58:26 pm

I try to maintain at least a running commentary on anything noteworthy that happens in the classroom developmentally with all the parents, a good number of whom I recognize on site. As the art teacher, I don't have the same pick up and drop off relationship with the parents as many of the other teachers, but I always ask the names of all the parents that I do have the opportunity to meet and greet them. I am especially attentive to those who have children who struggle with behavioral or developmental differences in the classroom. I am aware that many of the kids that struggle in the classroom actually can find relief of the pressure of the rigorous academics and attention requirements of Montessori style teaching and I always make sure to especially go out of my way in the halls to inform these parents of any successes after struggle.

I also take the time lately to make notes to the parents on the back of all artwork that I feel a child put extra special effort into or achieved some new milestone, so the parent can see in detail what is developmentally exceptional or interesting to me that is reflected in their art.

Kim

11/21/2016 10:47:16 pm

Communication between parents and teachers are very important. Maybe weekly or monthly

sally Ireton

11/23/2016 10:37:12 am

I strongly agree on building relationships with the children and parents because the parents know their children the best and can be very helpful in giving us suggestion in any problems that may arise in their children. Building relationship with the children helps the child to feel safe while they are in your care. Our school in January is going to start a program that will be online for the parents at anytime they want too will be able to look in and see what their children are doing, which will build a wonderful commutation between the school and parents.

Tracy Williams

11/25/2016 04:38:45 pm

Maria

11/26/2016 10:42:31 pm

Families can be encouraged to participate in the development of their children, through communication. Being involved in what children are learning parents can support that at home.

Ka'dee Comerford

12/14/2016 01:17:04 pm

I love that you included the fact that parents can support at home what is being done in the classroom. By having follow through and more time to reinforce, more time and progress is made for the development of the child.

Jennifer Overmiller

11/27/2016 05:45:50 pm

The best way to encourage parents is the communication line between the teachers and the parents: How they're day went, what the child's improved on and what things we're trying to work on with the child. Asking them questions too like "at home how do you help _____ with ______." And trying to keep a consistent pattern for the child. This also showing that we care and are looking out for not only the child but respecting their home structure and culture. This helping with the parents being excited to share new things they've seen or have tried to help with the child's development at home.

Sherry

12/8/2016 01:49:35 pm

Inviting parents to share stories, special events, and things from their culture is a good way to get parent's involved and let the children learn more about each others families in addition to other views and cultures.

Sara Bundy

12/8/2016 02:09:55 pm

Communication is the most important factor when it comes to the relationship between parents and teachers. Teachers should send home weekly (give or take) newsletters or emails, have conferences, and take time at the beginning or end of the day to check in with parents whenever possible. Teachers can also give parents resources for promoting child development at school and at home.

Savanna Moreno`

12/14/2016 12:08:17 pm

The best way is by daily communication and observation. Actively listening to parents and their children is key to find out if they are getting the support they need, or what kind of support they need.

Ka'dee Comerford

12/14/2016 01:15:26 pm

Building a relationship with the family just like you are with the child is necessary to encourage them to be interested in their child's development. Communication is very important and things like notes sent home with tidbits of the day and meetings once a month to track progress will greatly benefit everyone as well.

Shannon Ludvigson

12/17/2016 04:30:00 pm

Teacher to parent communication is critical. In order to work as a team and support the individual child's development, there must be clear communication around assessments, observations, daily experiences and future goals.

Sarah Allen

12/18/2016 04:56:49 pm

I can you make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children by keeping the lines of communication open with parents and other involved family members and friends of students. This can take many forms, including quick updates at pick up and drop off, meetings with parents, and regular newsletters, among many other forms of communication.

Farahia Bare

1/13/2017 09:52:58 pm

How can you make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children?

I strongly agree with most of the comments about the importance of communication between child and parent. Its three way communication between caregivers/teachers, parents and children. We encourage families by sending notes on how their day was like with the kids and have the parent review and sign or let the follow the class on class media. I follow my 5 year old son's class on class Dojo. It's cool app that the school uses to have the parent watch clips of their kids' class. There so many ways parents can be involved with their kids, but the most effective way is to have the parent have 1:1 communication with the child.

Joshua Martindale

1/14/2017 01:01:09 pm

When considering the question "How can you make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children? " The one thing that I, as a child care provider, have to remember is that there are some situations that family members are not able to be highly involved with their children. The easiest way to accomplish what this question is asking is to have informative send home packets, emails, newsletters about what went on for the day or what is planned for the week. This helps parents know what their child is doing on a daily basis and even can be used to help social gatherings of the parents to be included in daycare activities, like show and tell of their diversity.

Andrea Estola

1/16/2017 10:11:23 pm

Making sure you talk to the parents as much as possible about things their child is doing well, and also on ways their child could improve making sure to convey the information in a positive way. Also taking pictures of children doing classroom activities, writing notes to the parents that describe what we did that day and putting them in their child's wall cubby at the end of the day even if you're not there they can see what new developments their child is working on in school so that they can foster that growth by asking the child's questions about it and or working with them at home on the same subjects being taught in class.

Bailey Duenas

1/17/2017 05:30:42 pm

How can you make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children?

I would always encourage the parents by discussing the progress their children are making, what they are working on, what their children's strengths are in the classroom. And also by communicating with the parents on what they may be worried about and reassure them that their child is doing great.

james murphy

1/19/2017 02:27:50 pm

Building relationships between the parents and teachers that foster trust and open communication is the most import aspect to encourage families about raising children. All people need encouragement, talking with parents about their child's good qualities and strengths gives parents encouragement that they are doing a good job of raising their children.

Chyanne

1/21/2017 07:08:46 pm

communication between parents and teachers are very important

sarah garnett

1/23/2017 09:51:51 am

speaking to the parents about positive qualities of their children and assuring them they are doing their best at bringing up their child

Andrea ofiara

1/30/2017 07:58:16 pm

By communicating. Communication weather paper or face to face is extremely important for a child's development and for families to feel involved with the development.

Rukiya Elmi

2/1/2017 11:52:14 am

Communication is the most important and once a month i will held a day where parents involve and play with children and see what they are doing. have lunch together all of us.

Jenee

2/18/2017 12:45:21 pm

keep the parents involved

Karly Schroder

2/21/2017 08:44:56 pm

Communication between caregivers and parents is very important. We all care for and love this child, and it is extremely beneficial to be on the same page and informed.

Megan Rockstad

3/4/2017 06:23:11 pm

i think that providing the parents with the childs evaluations and also offering resources for helping them understand the development of children is important and a great way to keep the parents wanting to stay involved.

tierra

4/27/2017 06:03:24 pm

communication is the key between the child and family to keep them updated on whats going on with the child daily/weekly/monthly depending on the child and there needs .

Ayita Berhane

4/27/2017 07:16:48 pm

You can make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children by making sure you have a multitude of resources available to them and that you are communicating with them on a regular basis about their children and their individual needs. In order to support all families, you also must know about the families individually and how to support them. This means you must know the population you are working with and tailor your advice and resources to them specifically. Your center should also have reliable and good quality resources available in multiple languages and resources that talk about multiple populations of people across all different categories.

sally

6/19/2017 03:51:50 pm

Building relationship and being with your child and having the teacher tell you how your kids are doing and what they need to improve on, how can we help them understand. Teachers should get to know our children and the things they like or dislike and getting to knowing the parents and keeping track of there children and give us heads up if they need our help. As a parent i wouldnt want the teacher telling me or giving me a heads up if my child is struggling. I want to be part of mu children life even if I have to work 9 hours shift. My kids are important to me.

Rebecca Pedersen

6/24/2017 09:07:51 am

Open house and parent teacher meeting can help ensure parents stay in the loop about what their child is working on. The relationship between parent and teacher is important for the child's success.

Sarah schoen

7/23/2017 01:32:03 pm

Communication between the teacher and the parent is the most important thing when it comes to your classroom. That is where the parent learns to trust the teacher and to know that the teacher is always giving honest feedback to the parents.

rachel illeene wieland

8/4/2017 10:33:51 am

I believe that communication is key. And is the way for the teachers to help make parents feel welcome is to have excellent communication.

maryam

8/19/2017 06:22:50 pm

we can make sure with communication with parents and also have a work sheet to work with parents during the weeks.

rachel illeene wieland

10/4/2017 07:08:34 pm

Communication is key. newsletter, phones, ect

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