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

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Florette EBENGHO MATULI

11/6/2018 07:46:11 pm

Clear communication and honest communication is one of the way families could receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children.

heidi kearns

11/15/2018 03:49:34 pm

keep open communication with families let them know are there to help them with appropriate knowledge .

Jennifer R Hanson

11/23/2018 02:50:19 pm

It is so important to let the families know we as educators are on board with their child's learning. We should make ourselves available in as many ways as possible without overdoing it to make sure our students are achieving their goals and learning the different materials we are presenting to the class.

angelina

11/26/2018 12:12:12 pm

yes it helps a lot.

Melinda Tandiono

11/17/2018 04:29:42 pm

By mentioning the activity or behavior that their child has done that day. that supports its development

Jennifer R Hanson

11/23/2018 02:53:43 pm

I agree and disagree with this statement. I believe sandwich approach works incredibly well. If I am talking to a parent about something their child may be struggling with which I do believe is important to let them know, I always start off with saying something they are doing incredibly well. For instance, maybe they helped another student or the teacher, and then I mention
something they are struggling with and how the parent might be able to help them grow in that area, and then I would end it by giving another example of something they are doing well in class.

angelina

11/26/2018 12:13:12 pm

yes!

Deja

11/21/2018 10:31:34 am

Positive feedback to the parents to help encourage and support them.

angelina

11/26/2018 12:17:06 pm

yes it helps

Stevie Marracci

12/27/2018 09:50:47 pm

Positive comments and support to the families is very important! Negative interactions can discourage the parents and children involved!

Iman

11/21/2018 10:19:23 pm

By accepting their kid and welcoming them to our place and give them enough time to know us also by being open to everything happening during the day care time , explaining how their kid spent the day and what activities he or she did . Being honest is the key to have the best relationship with the family .

angelina

11/26/2018 12:18:29 pm

always the best to be open with the parent's.

Alexis

12/3/2018 08:38:16 am

Yes

Jennifer R Hanson link

11/23/2018 02:48:12 pm

Clear communication is so incredibly important and a key for parents in being able to support the development of their children. If they are not working with the teacher to support the child in their development, this makes things so much harder for not only the teacher but also for the student because they are not being able to excel in what they are learning. For instance if they bring a project home and the parent refuses to take the time to work on it with their child, they are not able to increase their learning abilities.

angelina

11/26/2018 12:27:59 pm

it does make it hard for us you want to help that kid to do good.

angelina

11/26/2018 12:11:01 pm

yes I truly agree

Serena Stanton-Jackson

12/1/2018 07:26:06 pm

You can support parents by making sure to know the families on a more intimate level than just drop off and pick up in order to understand why their child does the things they do in a better way. As well as making sure to outline the important milestones in development and when their child should be approaching that age as well as how they can assist at home wether it be through consistency or just talking about the things they go out and do together as a family.

Sebele

12/11/2018 11:11:51 pm

First of all, its very important that to get know the family well, talk about how their children are doing and available yourself for any kind of question family have.

Ashley Hanson

11/7/2018 12:16:57 pm

clear and open communication with the parents shows that teacher has the best intentions for the child. working as a team is the most important for a good trusting relationship

angelina

11/26/2018 12:29:51 pm

yes it does

Stevie Marracci

12/27/2018 09:52:01 pm

Yes working as a team is important! Everyone must be on the same page

cinthya viguerias

11/7/2018 03:30:49 pm

Encouragement can be received through honesty, communication, active listening, respect and participation from both parties, the educator and the parent. It is very important for both parties to be able to work together to understand the child's weaknesses and strengths that way we can build an environment where the child feels accepted, valued and can engage.

Erin

11/14/2018 07:20:11 pm

I completely agree with this statement. Without building an environment where the child feels accepted and safe you cannot gain a relationship with the child nor their parents. By giving children a warm and safe greeting everyday is the start to allowing them to open up tp you. Showing the child the are valued will make them feel safe and how the parents can gain a relationship with that caregiver. Building a relationship is extremely important for the development of a child.

angelina

11/26/2018 12:34:29 pm

you want them to feel welcome.

angelina

11/26/2018 12:31:12 pm

yes very important

Katie Hosler

11/7/2018 05:51:20 pm

All families should be actively involved in the children's learning and development. Teachers should actively seek the family's involvement and create relationships with children's families. Parent's should be asked to share or participate in activities with children related to their cultural background. This creates a trust based relationship with the family and teacher, the teacher showing genuine interest in the family culture. The family will feel involved, respected and encouraged in supporting the development of their child.

angelina

11/26/2018 12:36:34 pm

its great to have family involved

Cassandra Rains

11/7/2018 06:44:51 pm

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

Communication play a vital role in encouraging families to participate in their child's development. By communicating with parents milestones, and/or obstacles, every one will be on the same page to promote the child's development.

Danielle Miller

11/14/2018 01:35:07 pm

I strongly agree. Communication is the key to healthy, honest relationships between the caregivers and family.

angelina

11/26/2018 12:41:07 pm

yes 100%

angelina

11/26/2018 12:38:23 pm

speck to them about on daily basis

Cameron Stewart

11/7/2018 08:45:26 pm

Making sure all family receive encouragement in supporting the development of there childern can be achieved threw keeping open communication between the educators and parents, making sure parents are comfortable asking educators questions about there child. Also allowing parents to be updated and involved in the class curriculum, there child milestones and development in the class room.

Tiffany

11/8/2018 02:11:19 pm

I strongly agree with you about communication being key. And more importantly how you mentioned making sure the parents feel comfortable asking questions. Building that relationship with parents is so helpful.

angelina

11/26/2018 12:45:40 pm

very helpful

angelina

11/26/2018 12:43:43 pm

very true and important

Yesenia Perez

11/7/2018 09:06:14 pm

this can be achieved through communication from all adults involved in the childs life

angelina

11/26/2018 12:48:47 pm

yes its good to be involved.

Tiffany

11/8/2018 02:09:17 pm

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

Communication is key to encouraging parents and giving them the tools to support their children. Making observations about the child’s development and communicating them in a respectful way to the parents can help. By letting the parents know what you’ve observed, ways that you have been supporting their child and letting them know you’re there for them.

angelina

11/26/2018 12:52:22 pm

being respectful and helpful

Sheridan Turner

11/8/2018 02:45:37 pm

In order to best foster a child’s development, parents should be clear about behavioral expectations for their child and receive regular feedback regarding their child’s progress.

angelina

11/26/2018 12:56:32 pm

yes most defiantly

Brittany McDaniel

11/9/2018 01:41:27 pm

I believe by having continuous and open communication with parents and Facilitators, helps for us to maintain observations and encounters with families and children. This helps to create ease and a piece of mind throughout the time for the family. You want to present respectful information so they feel as though you are putting there child as a priority

angelina

11/26/2018 12:57:21 pm

I agree

William Caruthers

11/9/2018 01:52:45 pm

I agree with this statement, Communication is paramount not only from the teacher to the parents, but also from parents to the teacher. A teacher can tell a parent what a student has done or learned each day and a parent can tell a teacher what they see their child struggling with at home each day, such as learning to get along or make friends, how to tie their own shoes or how to tell time. so again i agree communication is very key the success of every child.

angelina

11/26/2018 12:58:27 pm

strongly agree

Emma

11/10/2018 09:11:04 am

Communication is key, teacher/parent communication is important when it comes to the success and development of their child. It makes a world of difference when we can all be on the same page.

angelina

11/26/2018 01:00:01 pm

always want to be on the same page and everyone.

chloe

12/4/2018 01:23:24 pm

Yes, its very important to be on the same page. With being on different routes, it could be difficult and confusing for the child to develop and succeed.

lexi wasell

11/10/2018 11:48:16 am

communication is important especially when its between of the caregiver and the parents

angelina

11/26/2018 01:01:43 pm

communication is very important

Taitum Ranta

11/10/2018 03:54:00 pm

We can achieve this by informing the parents about all aspects of their child's development. Being open to share the positive visual growth that is happening in their children, and making it a point to share the good things about their children.

angelina

11/26/2018 01:02:37 pm

being open is good

Sumia Abdullahi

11/10/2018 06:43:28 pm

Empowering expanded family contribution is connected to enhanced understudy execution, it isn't in every case completely comprehended and inspected inside in youngster care projects and schools. Distinctive sorts of contribution may incorporate child rearing, speaking with schools, volunteering at schools, supporting learning at home, taking an interest in school administration and basic leadership, and partaking in school-network coordinated efforts. With the end goal to energize and cultivate association all things considered, and care suppliers and instructors must create shared trust, consider the diverse social states of mind a few families may have towards tutoring, and be constant in connecting.

angelina

11/26/2018 01:04:03 pm

yes

Kathleen Adams

11/10/2018 08:23:45 pm

By giving the parents daily reports on there child's progress or what they need to work on. Also the parents and caregivers being on the same page. Consistency is best with kids.

angelina

11/26/2018 01:04:59 pm

yes consistency is very important

Joon Peterson

11/10/2018 09:18:18 pm

Letting the parent know that their child is doing a good job is really important. It can build relationships between you and the other parents. Letting the parent know what their child can improve on as well can be a form of encouragement and show that you're actively engaged.

angelina

11/26/2018 01:10:26 pm

it's nice to let them know how the kid is doing.

Maria Zuniga

11/11/2018 09:24:56 am

Families can receive encouragement by having open communication between parents and teacher, daily reports on how the child’s day was , if the child had a good day or hard day, progress reports periodically showing areas where the child needs improvement and what has improved

angelina

11/26/2018 01:11:48 pm

they need to know that

Ankita

11/11/2018 01:35:07 pm

Every family should feel encouraged to participate in development of their children according to way of life and culture that they practice and believe in. It is important that child care facility provides a conducive environment to development of different views.

angelina

11/26/2018 01:15:45 pm

strongly agree every family should feel this way

Valerie Sweisthal

11/11/2018 02:00:48 pm

Building an ongoing trusted relationship between families and program providers is a must. Families can be encouraged through constant honest open communication regarding their children social emotional well-being as well as their physical growth and development.

angelina

11/26/2018 01:18:16 pm

trust is good

Daneka

11/11/2018 03:22:15 pm

An honest and constant stream of communication

angelina

11/26/2018 01:19:27 pm

always be honest

Alexandra Flores

11/11/2018 03:27:52 pm

The best way to encourage families to support the development of their child is to have open communication. Explaining to families what activities in your program specifically accomplish or foster in their child's development will help them to better understand their child's individual, unique needs and help them to make the best choices possible for healthy development at home as well. Asking questions to better understand the child will also help you as a teacher to make the best possible choices for each individual child's developmental needs and learning strategies. You are a wealth of information for the family to access to aid in helping their child grow, and the family is a wealth of information to you as a teacher to better understand each child's strengths, weaknesses, and developmental needs.

Ginger Clapper

11/11/2018 03:38:17 pm

Encouragement can be delivered in different ways as can communication. Sending a completed behavior chart home every week with a personalized note about the child’s strengths and their improvements seen for the week would help reassure the parent that their child is receiving individualized attention.

Michelle Nieves

11/11/2018 08:07:46 pm

Two area that stood out to me were communication and being open-minded. Staying connected with the parent with create a positive environment for the child and show the parent/guardian that you will try your best to be the best for their child. Also, A teacher should be open minded to the students needs. If they did not have breakfast that morning, address that first. Or if there is a certain area that the child is not as strong in, focus on that. Focus on what the child needs on an individualistic level as opposed to a whole classroom approach.

Ebony Bell

11/12/2018 08:30:24 am

I believe the best way to provide encouragement is by constant communication with parents and other educators. In my experience with childcare, I believe you are teaching parents just as much as you are teaching children. You spend between 6 and 10 hours a day with their children, so sometimes, you really do know them better. Keeping honest and open communication with the parents is the best way to maintain encouragement in every environment.

Remya Benedict

11/12/2018 09:14:05 am

A clear and honest communication with the parents on regular basis is very important to make sure that they are getting enough support to encourage their children’s development. We have to make sure that the teachers and the parents are on same page about what they want to work on in their child’s development. Telling the parents how the child’s day went , what we are working on now, what needs more attention and all these communication will help the parents to support their child’s development.

KARI A WORKMAN

11/12/2018 12:53:46 pm

Treating all parents with respect and providing positive communication often with honesty and from a place of love for all mankind.

Emily Snead-Hearing

11/12/2018 02:57:54 pm

Communication is the most important. This means communicating with the families every day you look after their children, whether it's telling them something positive their child did or communicating an obstacle faced with that child. When speaking of an obstacle faced, it's important for the educator to speak about how the obstacle was overcome, as well as listening to the parent's thoughts on how the obstacle was overcome.

Joslyn

11/12/2018 05:04:35 pm

Yes

Sheryl Johnson

11/12/2018 07:48:24 pm

Approaching each family with honest, direct communication I feel is best when dealing with their child. Also being open minded and making sure that the family feels like they are being heard. Always striving for change or solutions that make everyone feel as though they are a part of it.

Riley Curry

11/13/2018 10:30:21 am

Having a diverse staff can immediatly show families when they walk into the door that a child is welcome no matter of their ow cultural differences. Posters and pictures on the walls as well as toys, that provide cultural differences other than what we see in our day to day life can encourage positive thoughts about diversity.

Sarah Werneken

11/13/2018 11:21:06 am

You can make sure and encourage the growth and development of all children and families by effectively communicating with them openly and making sure that their specific needs are met, and acknowledged, from the diverse language needs to specific other cultural differences and needs. Making sure that the child feels comfortable in his or her learning environment means learning about the specific background of that child and his or her family.

dena vickery rawlings

11/13/2018 11:25:15 am

you can accomplish this best by building a relationship with the family and investing in each child individually

Ciara

11/13/2018 11:34:31 am

By letting all parents know they are appreciated. Having a parents night and explaining what we are thankful for. Open communication is key in helping a child grow.

Nicole

11/13/2018 12:05:44 pm

Building a good relationship with the families through active listening, clear and honest communication, and proper body language are all ways to make sure that the families will receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children. It is important that everyone in the family is involved.

Brianda Kukulka Heredia

11/13/2018 12:31:42 pm

We do monthly progress reports. We have a quick 5 minute conversation with families at drop off or pick up, whichever they prefer. This lets families know what milestones their children have achieved as well as keeping a paper trail as to how children are improving. We have daily talks in the mornings before the parents leave for the day, and touch base as to how their child did that day.

Sarah

11/13/2018 05:51:29 pm

As a leader of a small class, communication with parents is a big deal. Show them that you care and you are extremely proud of all their accomplishments and life experiences. Let the parents know how things are going during there school time and what they can work on at home with they're child if he/she is struggling in a skill/academic.

Brooke McKay

11/13/2018 09:01:24 pm

In my opinion the best way to make sure families feel encouraged during a child'd development is open communication. Letting families know about their child's progress and feelings as well as knowing how they're doing at home is extremely important. Along with communication encouraging a childs learning and development as well as there home life is also important. Just making sure you care and communicate with every child and family so that everyone is cared for and happy

Brooke McKay

11/13/2018 09:16:43 pm

In my opinion the best way to make sure families feel encouraged during a child'd development is open communication. Letting families know about their child's progress and feelings as well as knowing how they're doing at home is extremely important. Along with communication, encouraging a childs learning and development as well as there home life is also important. Making sure you include everyone and adhere to everyone needs is very important as well. Just making sure you care and communicate with every child and family so that everyone is cared for and happy

Aliah

11/13/2018 09:29:41 pm

The most vital thing to stress with parents is that it's important to have an honest and open form of communication. Children don't make connections in the same way that adults do, and need a lot more explanation in a somewhat abstract way for their questions to be answered. Not only does open communication allow for trust in a relationship between parent and child, but it opens the doors to a very encouraging and uplifting relationship.

Susan Adhikaram

11/13/2018 11:33:43 pm

I think the best way to support and encourage all the families the care givers should build a relationship with each family. Having conferences are a great way to do this as well as open communication between teacher and parents are also helpful.

Veronica Herrera

11/14/2018 09:31:41 am

Communication and education are key components to making sure that families receive the encouragement that they need to support the development of their child. Clear communication is important because it is beneficial to be able to clearly state and communicate what to do to help and support the child. It is also important to educate the families about early childhood development and how crucial it is to be supportive and how their role as a family has a major impact on the child.

Amy Sommerlatte

11/14/2018 11:07:53 am

I think the best encouragement that families can receive to support the development of their children is listening to their concerns and having an open form of communication. Having parents feel comfortable coming to you about anything will greatly improve your ability to do what is best for each individual child.

Ratnamala Chakravorty

11/14/2018 12:38:29 pm

Parent, child and the teacher are the three most important factors when it comes to learning. By "learning", it means a vast thing. Which starts with childhood and continues throughout. Honest communication between the children and their families builds the basis of trust which further helps the child to gain confidence. Active participation and keeping track of development in a friendly manner helps the child connect with their families in the long run. It is very important for the teacher to work closely with the families. There should be a clear communication between the two as to how to track the development of the child and to work on a plan to achieve it. Encouragement from the teacher for volunteering in different activities is a great way of doing this.

Admin

11/14/2018 12:42:52 pm

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Kaitlynn McCabe

11/14/2018 09:14:19 pm

The best way by far, in my opinion, is to have open communication with all the parents. Make sure to let them know how their child is doing in class and what they could do to help them continue to grow at home. When a parent feels comfortable with you and is able to come to you with questions and concerns it provides the best outcome for a child's learning mind.

Cassandra Bertsch link

11/14/2018 09:38:12 pm

Open communication with the family is key.Be warm and inviting. Making sure Family knows the schedules of day. As well has how child is doing.

marissa

11/15/2018 12:31:44 pm

I believe the best way is to keep in frequent conversation with the children parents about the stuff that you are working on in the class and encourage them to do those things at home. You could also show them the results of what you have been teaching in class, they may like the ideas and enforce thee se things at home.

hedi kearns

11/15/2018 03:41:22 pm

I think keeping up to date on family issues and kkep open communications with parents. review handbook

Hannah Tucker

11/15/2018 03:32:35 pm

A key component to encouraging parental involvement is done through creating and fostering positive connections. This can be accomplished through a multitude of ways including: keeping open and honest lines of communication, engaging with a student's community, and inviting parents/families to share and participate in their child's education.

heidi kearns

11/15/2018 03:56:23 pm

I don't know if this the next discussion board,

Marwa Shaheen

11/15/2018 06:01:01 pm

To make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children, you must keep an open communication with them, and encourage them to spend time chatting with their kids about all aspects of their lives, including what they're doing in school, their relationships with their peers and people in their day to day lives. You must also be very patient and understanding of the child.

Aubri Weber

11/16/2018 08:50:03 am

You would need to keep a constant and open communication to help encourage the parents and families.

Jennifer

11/16/2018 11:53:16 am

Daily communication with the family is very important to the encouragement of support and development of the parent/child relationship. A brief statement of positive observation for each child will both model teacher/ parent communication and model positive and supportive behavior for the development of the child.

Ashley

11/16/2018 10:22:55 pm

The best way to encourage families to support the development of their child is to have an open communication.

Dana Short

11/17/2018 11:12:47 am

Communication, transparency and trust are paramount when it comes to encouraging parents/caregivers to engage in the child's development. Setting a tone of collaboration through transparency and communication allows parents and caregivers to feel confident that the child is in a safe and supportive learning environment. Oftentimes, parents of younger children may feel apprehensive and nervous about leaving their children at school or daycare. Frequent communications cultivates a sense understanding and engagement. It allows parents to know what the child is working on academically, socially, and emotionally, which builds participation and empathy. It also gives parents an avenue with which to engage in open-ended questions with the children, which builds even more trust and communication. There is a huge difference between a parent being able to ask a child, "Tell me what you learned about snakes today!" rather than, "What did you do in school today?".

Samantha G

11/17/2018 12:02:19 pm

Commutation and access to resources for encouraging growth. Key steps and review of the child's growth. Encouraging relationships with other family's for outside growth.

Jodie

11/17/2018 12:59:49 pm

Good communication is key in supporting and encouraging all families with their child's development. With a good relationship and open communication parents and educators can work together more effectively to meet the individual child's needs, and any concerns can be addressed and additional resources can then be sought out.

Roshani

11/17/2018 02:13:29 pm

please encourage families to have open for their child's development

Brittany Claxton

11/17/2018 03:33:32 pm

Communication is key
Keeping a open communication with families is ideal. Always sandwiching as well when you talk about their child. So it's not negative

Neha Bhatia

11/17/2018 05:25:32 pm

It is most important to take time to get to know each family for this talk to them daily through progress reports ,emails. Arrange parent teacher conferences &open conversations about the child & how we can give them better support & more encouragement.

jennifer

11/17/2018 06:15:59 pm

Knowing each child's development is the first step in communicating their development to the families. Keep a journal of observations for each child during the day and share with the parent at pick-up.

Amanda Bird

11/17/2018 07:46:59 pm

I can encourage a parent's understanding of their child's development by engaging them in a frequent flow of accepting and positive communication.

victoria pena

11/17/2018 09:42:00 pm

Good communication with the parents about their child development is key in encouraging all families with their children and this can be done by observing and keeping track of what the child dose and letting the parent know at pick up or the next day when the child is being drooped off.

Kerry Rushton

11/18/2018 03:19:48 am

I definitely agree on having open and honest communication with families. The families want someone they can trust that is cost effective and upholds their values. Honest and open communication between all parties helps us all fund where we fit ensuring that each child has the appropriate care.

Victoria

11/18/2018 09:55:17 am

You can make sure families receive active encouragement in supporting their children by actively communicating and involving the parents with daily activities and experiences, explaining the child's strengths and what the child needs to work on. Being positive and open with parents. Build strong partnership and communication.

Daniele Pine

11/18/2018 12:43:41 pm

By engaging with families and making open communication second nature and routines to build a respectable bond.

Deanna

11/18/2018 05:57:12 pm

by envolving the parents in activities, encouraging the parents to speak in their home language as well as english

Mary

11/19/2018 02:18:25 am

I agree with majority of comments in this discussion, I believe frequent conversations and keeping track of their children's development not only demonstrates you're invested and your sincerity, but encourages them to further engage in their development and/or education. Inviting parents to join in on activities and discussions, ables them to show their child they're a reliable support system.

Bianca Hernandez

11/19/2018 09:26:44 am

Communication with the families is everything rather you are in a small class or a big one. Parents love hearing about their child and how are they doing and communicating how their kid is doing and showing them that you care about their child they will want to encourage their child to keep up the work and will want to help them because parents will want to hear more about their child and the progress they are making

suman dogra

11/19/2018 10:41:12 am

Families play a vital role in the development of a children. Clear communication \feedback to parents and showing progress of their children based on their hardwork , would be great motivation for parent to support for their children development.

jessica

11/19/2018 02:32:33 pm

communicating with the childs parents and letting them know how their behavior was,or if they say or do a new thing, also have open communication with the child

Abdujl

11/19/2018 03:29:34 pm

Child care providers can build trust and encourage involvement through family, Families are a key element in all child care programs: communication help engage families in your program and in their child's learning and development

Jennifer Sharp

11/19/2018 04:34:50 pm

Parents can receive encouragement in supporting their child’s development through ongoing communication. Parents need to communicate frequently to let parents know how their child is doing in class. Parents need informal and formal communication events initiated by teachers to understand their child’s behavior at school which will in turn support the child’s development at home.

Maribel Andrade

11/19/2018 05:00:27 pm

All families can recieve encouragment in supporting the development of their child by providing trust and a great communication with parents. Letting the parent know how the childs day was will make a huge change on your relationship with the parent. Also being aware and discussing to a parent about a new behavior the child has. Overall, discussion with parents is the key to a succesfull parent/ teacher relationship.

Sarah Swart

11/20/2018 01:43:56 pm

The best way to encourage families to support the development of their children would be to gain open communication and trust with both the parents and the children. Learning the child's habits from the parent and discovering the independance of the child through play and projects. Pushing ongoing rapport regarding thier child development on a daily basis (or at least touching base a minimum of once a week) to discover the parent's practices to involve thier children's growth into thier daily routines.

It takes a teacher's involvement and dedication to encourage the children to trust us andgrow, and it takes a teachers involvement and dedication to keep open and Constant communication with the parents.

Abbey

11/20/2018 04:12:45 pm

Teachers should communicate clearly and often to parents about their child's progress--brief check-ins should occur whenever possible, like during pick-up or through email. It is important to convey the positive behaviors and learning moments as well as the negative reports. Parents should be informed what they can do at home to support their child's growth and encourage their individual development.

Deja

11/21/2018 10:33:48 am

Communication with the parents in a positive manner. Encourage The strategies that we use. And ask the parents what type of strategies they use at home.

lily

11/21/2018 11:14:46 am

Talking to the student and the parents about what the student needs to work on. praising each student equally

colette

11/21/2018 12:10:26 pm

Keeping the lines of communication open and honest at all times. Listening, encouragement, patience, resect and honesty will help both parties

Kenneth Rijos

11/23/2018 01:30:29 pm

Communication is key. By showing parents their child's milestones when we track their progress, we can motivate them to engage in all activities that can further develop their child's development.

Renee

11/23/2018 02:16:52 pm

Integrate the family into their child's school and learning by allowing open communication, opportunities for volunteering, and sharing the strengths and weaknesses of their child with them. Being kind and understanding is always a great first step to encouragement.

Jennifer R Hanson

11/23/2018 03:20:17 pm

Communication with parents is so incredibly important. It's important to develop mutual respect and a trust that the parents know that their children are in the best care they can possibly be in. As I mentioned in one of the comments above, communication also helps in allowing a child to succeed academically, because if a parent does not know or understand where there child is at in their learning process, they will not know how to help them to succeed, and also if a parent doesn't get involved in a child's learning, the child will not be able to be at the level they should be at because the parent is not aware is not working with the child to achieve their academic goals to help them to be successful in their learning.

Korry Rushton

11/23/2018 07:11:54 pm

I think it is important to include and encourage all members of the family in child care because it really does take a village to raise a well adjusted human.

Jessica Ohmer

11/24/2018 07:05:07 am

I believe that to make sure the families receive encouragement in the development of their children, it is necessary to have open communication. We need to understand that the home lifestyle and school lifestyle can be different, which can make it a little more challenging for some of the children. Having communication with the parents, and building relationships with them can make the learning process for the child a lot more smooth. I think it's really important to respect the different parenting styles and work with the parents to see what works best for their chid.

Michelle

11/24/2018 12:15:12 pm

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

Open communication between educators and families is essential to providing support. Learning must happen in the home and at school, and sharing successes, struggles, and milestones is one way to support the children's development in all areas. Tracking parent and family communication is also important to insure that all families are included.

Tyler E Monica

11/24/2018 01:10:02 pm

Build trust and respect with each family, and communicate what you experience with there child during the time you have them always expressing positives before negatives.

Ye Tao

11/24/2018 01:38:45 pm

An open and honest communication between teacher and parents is the key to supporting the development of the children.

Maria De Jesus

11/25/2018 04:43:33 pm

Each family has their own way to raise their children. Teachers and parents should team up for the well-being and development of their children. Open and clear communication is the key.

wendy

11/25/2018 06:49:23 pm

being approachable, and making yourself available, clear open communication to the parents as well as student. so that we are all on the same page regarding the child best interest

Andrea Kornfeind

11/25/2018 08:42:35 pm

Having open, honest communication, listening to their concerns and experiences without judgement, working with them to address concerns or when giving strategies to help their child.

Joslyn deRousse

11/26/2018 01:07:32 am

Open and constant communication with parents, adults, kids

Angelia Way

11/26/2018 10:59:06 am

As people that are trusted with kids we have to keep open communication with parents on how their kids is learning and developing in the environment. Listen to what the parents concerns are about their children and work with them on that. Com cup with lesson plans or one on one plans that may people the kids to develop more social attitude and allow them to learn at the same time.

Darci Schultz

11/26/2018 12:40:16 pm

Clear communication between teachers and parents is necessary for the success of the children in the classroom. If a child is struggling, the teacher needs to make sure that the parent knows the difficulties that the child is enduring and if there is anything that the child needs to succeed, the parent and teacher should come together as a team to make that goal happen.

angelina

11/26/2018 01:21:45 pm

these are all really good I enjoyed reading them.

kayla

11/26/2018 05:43:34 pm

clear communication to the family about how the children's is going. what the are doing awesome in and the areas working on improving their skills in and ho you are going about that. also make it known that you are willing to work with them in any way they may need but don't be to pushy. showing respect to each family and their diversity will go a long way and make everyone more comfortable

Anya

11/26/2018 10:56:11 pm

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

I see many folks have cited communication with families as key! Monthly newsletters on classroom happenings are a great way to keep families engaged with what their child is learning. Brief summaries of each day's events posted where families can see them at pick up can give parents a starting point to talk with their child about what they worked on at school.

Inviting families into the classroom to participate in developmentally appropriate projects with their children can help educators get to know each child's home life. Sharing stories, memories and traditions is a precious experience for families, and enriches the entire classroom community. Seeing their family culture valued and celebrated is validating for parents and children alike. The more time teachers are able to spend getting to know their families the more comfortable families will feel coming to teachers when they have concerns and questions.

Lusine Simonyan

11/27/2018 10:09:31 am

Communication plays a vital role in encouraging families to participate in the development of their child.

Jessie Pittman

11/27/2018 11:34:17 am

Communication with parents is key to their childs development. Telling them what you are currently working on in class and what obsticles they may be facing so the parents can work on these things at home. Also, having an open door relationship with parents so they can come to you as the teacher with concerns they may have and together as a team we can resolve any issues they may have.

Rebecca

11/27/2018 08:51:24 pm

By making sure to offer support to all families. Let them know how their children are doing. What the children's strengths are and where they need help. Making sure to communicate, it is very important. Let them know that if they have concerns you are really listening and address them. Offer suggestions and ask for any they might have. Such as resources they may need.

Madison Hummel

11/29/2018 01:55:30 pm

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

I believe that first you must build a strong foundation and relationship with the parents. They have to begin to know you and your heart and see that you truly do have their childs best interest at heart. Once you have that relationship it allows the open communication to be easier. You are able to mention how things are going, if you notice something that a kids really likes that can help them. That relationship and open communication allows you the opportunity to be able to have those conversations with the parents.

Ferdielyn Jenrette

12/1/2018 01:41:59 pm

I can make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting development of their children is to have an open communication. Communicating the child's progress at school helps parents feel they are more involved with their child. It is also important to communicate the negative so both teacher and parents can talk about it and make sure they are in the same page.

Reese Congleton

12/1/2018 05:11:54 pm

An honest and consistent communication of a child's social, emotional, and academic development (at home and at school) between parents and teachers would harbor uplifting community that supports families in your program. The community and communication would also prevent a disconnect or regression of development between school and home. Thus further enrichment of a child's support system, too.

Hannah MacDonald

12/2/2018 06:49:26 pm

No matter where their child is developmentally, finding the most positive way to communicate with their family is very important. Positive feed back to the families can be encouraging and will let the family know you have their child's best interests in mind.

Breanna

12/3/2018 08:00:43 pm

How can you make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children? You can make sure all families receive encouragement by creating an easy going positive relationship with parents, this makes it so that they feel safe communicating with you. After this relationship is built, you can effectively communicate all stresses in the child's daily learning. Anything to make them feel more comfortable is important.

Genesis D Kelley

12/3/2018 10:23:58 pm

Communication is key! It is very important to have positive communication with each family. To be a consistent encouragement really shows a lot to families, simply telling them about their child's daily learning, improvements, etc. builds a trust between the teacher and the family. Knowing their child is in good hands I believe encourages the development of their child.

Chloe

12/4/2018 01:20:57 pm

Communication is very important when having a strong, healthy relationship with parents. Communication builds trust between parents and teachers. Having a supporter in the classroom as well as at home who are both on the same track for the child's needs, helps the child to develop and succeed more.

Sheena Brackett

12/4/2018 03:06:04 pm

First of all, it is very important to take the time to get to know each family and talk daily about how the children are doing. Having consistent meetings and allowing for open conversation about the children and how to best support them is a good start. Sending out monthly emails to all parents that have to do with child development can give them access to more information. Just making sure that all families know you are open to conversation and more than willing to help give the children what they need can give tremendous encouragement.

Brandie Storck

12/6/2018 09:33:12 am

It is so important to let the families know we are on board with their child's learning development. We should make ourselves available in as many ways as possible without overdoing it to make sure our students are reaching their goals and learning the different materials we are presenting to the class.

Haley Voss

12/6/2018 01:55:49 pm

I tell let the parents know that we (teacher) are in partnership together. I'm constantly letting the parents know what is going on in the classroom with their child and keeping the communication flowing during the time I have their child. I like to make sure I'm open to the parents ways at home taking into consideration of any ethnic differences I may not be aware of.

Desiree

12/6/2018 02:07:09 pm

Teachers and Parents should be a team when it comes to the child's development. Communication and teamwork will go a long way in helping the child succeed. Bringing learning and behavioral tools from the classroom home and vice versa will help in making sure the child is comfortable and stay on track in their development. Also helping the child's family succeed will in turn help the child. Check in with the family as much as possible and make sure they feel comfortable with you as well as their child.

Sophia

12/7/2018 06:26:15 am

Showing families that they are important to the center, and wanted their. Staying engaged with them and communicating about how we can all work towards progress with their children.

Edith Pulido

12/7/2018 08:38:27 pm

Asking questions to better understand the child will also help you as a teacher to make the best possible choices for each individual child's developmental needs and learning strategies. You are a wealth of information for the family to access to aid in helping their child grow, and the family is a wealth of information to you as a teacher to better understand each child's strengths, weaknesses, and developmental needs

Kaitlynn McCabe

12/8/2018 12:43:28 pm

The overall biggest way to keep a family involved in my opinion is to keep an open line of communication. The more the parent is involved in what their child is doing at the center the more you can work as a team to help their children grow and learn.

Alexis S

12/8/2018 01:40:42 pm

be active in the child's life and have good open communication

jenny ovalle

12/8/2018 03:20:12 pm

in my opinion communication is key I think it is very important to keep parents involved in child's development .

Camille

12/8/2018 06:08:47 pm

By using the drop-off and pick-up time to engage conversation about their child's development with the parents. Also by organizing social events and during parent-teacher conferences.

Tori Chapman

12/8/2018 06:23:44 pm

Yes, I agree with this statement and in my experience I have used the first part to get to know families and to provide the best care I can to the children. I think it is so important to get to know families, and to form meaningful relationships with the child's guardians. It is a great use of time to to do this during pick up or drop off times, or if not possible during confrences.

Vianey

12/8/2018 06:34:54 pm

As teachers I think being with these kids from either 8-10 hours a day should keep great communication with the child's parents. if you have concern bring it up to the parent ask maybe if they have seen the same thing at home. if they do have a development concern let them know that you will focus on that specific area. And gather some recourses either from your child care center or maybe the community. Let parents know that your whole team is there to serve them in any way possible.

catherine burke

12/9/2018 04:09:41 pm

Giving positive feedback to the family about their child's development is an invitation for them to support more positive development. I also think that relating as much as possible in a cordial, welcoming manner to all people who bring the student to school equally is encouraging. I know that some families feel less important than others if the teacher always has really personalize culturally specific conversations with other families of the same cultural background during drop off or pick up times. All those little interactions send messages to families of in-group and out-group status. We want a ll families to feel like they are a part of their students learning environment.

Jessica Rodriguez-Diaz

12/9/2018 04:48:52 pm

Communicating with families about their child's daily activities and every day schedule.Teachers could try involving parents in the classroom by encouraging them to volunteer. Be open to every parent and listen to their concerns to build trust between both parties.

Bebe Nirere

12/13/2018 09:32:26 am

we give parents a paper copy of what the child does throughout the day. We also ask the parents to bring in different items form their culture (recipes, baskets music)

Chloe

12/9/2018 06:55:06 pm

According to the text, it is especially important to "recognize that all children are cognitively, linguistically, and emotionally connected
to the language and culture of their home"- and someone working closely with children should acknowledge that piece of information and honor that. I can show that I want to encourage the development of the children in my classroom by respecting their culture- thus showing families I care what goes on in a child's life in and out of the classroom. It also shows I care/respect the family I am working with, which creates a stronger bond between school life and home life for the parents, children, and myself.
Some other factors encourage/support the development of children, according to the text it is also important to understand that an educator should, "Acknowledge that children can demonstrate
their knowledge and capabilities in many ways" and "Understand that without comprehensible input, second-language learning can be difficult" and "Actively involve parents and families in the early learning program and setting" and "Encourage and assist all parents in becoming knowledgeable about the cognitive value for children of knowing more than one language, and provide them with strategies to support, maintain, and preserve home-language learning" and "Recognize that parents and families must rely on caregivers and educators to honor and support their children in the cultural values
and norms of the home". All of these factors intersect with one another in providing the best educational experience for children in preparing them for kindergarten and further educational pursuits. It also shows that I want to provide support for parents/families, since without them, it is impossible to serve children in the best way possible.

Lorissa

12/10/2018 01:02:45 pm

I believe that having clear and strong communication with families is a huge contribution. Taking the time to learn the different cultures and backgrounds of the children will help show support and acceptance.

Jada Latimer

12/10/2018 11:35:37 pm

I think the best way to encourage parents in supporting the development of their children is through lots of parental involvement to create a community with the families.

Bebe Nirere

12/13/2018 09:20:51 am

Communication between the parents and the teacher is so important. Communications looks very different between cultures so I feel that it is important to learn a little about each child's culture and will show the family that you care by taking the time to learning a little about them.

Sydney Vahl

12/14/2018 06:12:53 am

I fee that, fro a family to feel encouraged and supported, there needs to be acess to resources on child development. This acess can be through welll trained teachers that have oppurtunities to connect with families or through classes on child development availible to parents.

melissa milton

12/14/2018 01:02:50 pm

I believe clear lines of communication with the children and their families are very important. We need to discuss the child's behaviors, focusing on not only weaknesses but also highlighting strengths. Its's important for the parents and families to know what areas of learning that we need work on and which ones the child is exceeding well with and which areas may need more attention. We also need to treat each child and their families equally.

Katie Fisher

12/14/2018 09:00:11 pm

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

Some ways I can help families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children is by clearly communicating triumphs and difficulties that take place in the classroom with their child. It is important to have the parents be apart of the classroom, including parents skills/ teachings in curriculum, allowing oppurtunities for parent involvement, asking questions and keeping an open dialogue with the parents. Conferences are a useful tool in deeply understanding the background of the family as well as providing the families with relevent resources. Some schools even create donation bins for food and clothes- no questions asked. Some preschool programs have food banks that go through preschools to the families.

NAOMI J SUMMER

12/15/2018 12:16:50 am

I agree with other comments that communication between the teachers/staff and the parents is extremely important. Teachers should be communicating with the parents regularly to let them know where their children are at developmentally, academically, socially, etc, as well as what things the child is doing at school that the parent could also work with them on at home, etc.

Kyrsten

12/15/2018 11:22:00 am

Communication plays a vital role in encouraging families to participate in the development of their child. Also the communication between staff and the parents of the children.

kyla

12/16/2018 10:13:10 am

By treating everyone equal and not judging

Christopher Causey

12/16/2018 03:27:57 pm

Having a positive relationship with parents with open, honest and non-discriminatory communication helps have a healthy relationship where a provider and parent can discuss any issues whether they’re negative or positive.

Hayley Aman

12/16/2018 04:01:03 pm

It is very important to make families feel supported when it comes to the education and development of their child. Clear communication back and forth with the parents is a great way to show support. Let them know what he/she is doing in the classroom. How they interact with other Children. Also a great way to show support is if a parent asks for something to be worked on with their kid that you make sure and do the best you can to fulfill that requests. Also by letting the parents know if the child is having problems in the classroom and stuff they need to work. Being honest with the parents is key.

Heidi Ard

12/17/2018 02:56:17 pm

Being an advocate for the child and family is so important in helping that child learn, grow and succeed. There are many ways to do this. Talking with the parents, helping them understand what their child is going through, why their child might be behaving in a certain way and also helping them understand what is or isn't developmentally "normal." Working with children individually, to meet their specific needs and helping them overcome individual challenges, being there to celebrate milestones and successes with the child and family as well. Always keeping an open line of communication with the families will make all the difference!

Brittany Bloomstine

12/18/2018 06:10:23 pm

Being open and honest with the families. Making sure they are involved with anything that involves their child. Include them with curriculum they are doing by posting a schedule on a board in the class. Keeping the parents informed of their child’s progress helps them see you want to teach their child.

Liliana Perez

12/18/2018 08:18:42 pm

Clear communication with the parents is key when trying to create a plan to improve behavior/better educate their child. Communicating the off days, the amazing days to the parents helps a lot and paying attention to what the child reacts to best is very important. Involve the parents as much as possible.

Daniela Rodriguez

12/19/2018 05:02:38 pm

As a teacher you observe the ways children behave/act than the things parents observe. You can make sure all families receive encouragement by communicating with them clearly the observations you make on their children, which allows the parents to help the children develop better.

Lusine

12/21/2018 04:29:55 pm

Communication plays an important role in encouraging families to participate in the development of their child. Communicating with parents we can contribute to the development of the child.

Ye Tao

12/23/2018 12:43:33 pm

To make sure all families receive encouragement in supporting the development of their children, teacher can make the most of the opportunities to maintain a good communication with parents. A daily report or a weekly newsletter is a great way to keep parents updated.

maira y rosas

12/23/2018 03:16:56 pm

we can make all families receive encouragement by having communication with the parents and the child. Making parents feel comfortable sharing and experiencing themselves about the child.

Angelica

12/24/2018 12:12:26 pm

Communication is key I feel that if parents know how their child is doing it will give them encouragement to help their child accomplish goals.

Taquoia Bentley

12/26/2018 07:13:51 am

The biggest way to support the families is going to be by communicating with the families. Just giving them a brief summary of how the day went or what their child learned about. Also addressing concerns whether it be a delay or a behavior issues. Giving the parents addition resources if need.

Arlonda

12/26/2018 07:15:39 am

Keep all communication open with the family and love one. Giving additional resources that could help them if needed. Addressing concerns that we may have with their child's development.

Ellie

12/26/2018 11:40:05 am

Offering resources to the families is a great idea to encourage ongoing and thought provoking communication with the family. Thanks for the tip!

Ellie

12/26/2018 11:38:35 am

Open and honest communication about how things are going for the child both in class and at home. Being able to discuss differences in routine and culture so we are able to show acceptance and respect, while promoting and encouraging success in all of these areas.

Akanksha Sims

12/26/2018 02:39:13 pm

Clear and open communication with all of your families and really getting to know the families. What are there family beliefs and traditions.

Tricia Cunning

12/26/2018 08:22:07 pm

By providing a open door policy and a open communication policy

Christina Huerta link

12/27/2018 12:17:07 pm

By communicating with the parents letting them know how the child's day went. Be excited if the child has done extra in the classroom for example picking up extra toys without being asked or if the child be came upset they removed themselves to take a breather.

Brikts

12/27/2018 02:37:47 pm

By communicating with parents and caregivers about how their kids did throughout the day

Shelbie Arteaga

12/27/2018 08:04:43 pm

by developing a relationship with both the child and their parent or guardian, you open an easier path for communication. building that bond and gaining trust helps families feel encouraged and supported. when working together we can provide what's best for a child.

Rachel Ringoringo

12/27/2018 09:15:06 pm

By holding an open communicative relationship with the families about the needs and goals of the child, it is easier to discuss difficulties and adjustments that need to be made. By working together, hopefully we are able to achieve great progress.

Aspen Weingarten

12/28/2018 10:13:25 am

Developing a rapport with the child and guardians and establishing clear and consistent communication is crucial. Accepting the child and updating guardians on activities and development.

karissa johnson

12/28/2018 02:02:14 pm

I agree with this statement, if the parents see that their children's teachers/caregivers are being proactive and communicating with them it will make them feel like they are actually giving 100% of their attention and resorces to their child's development.

brkti mihtsintu

12/28/2018 07:22:35 pm

First of all, it is very important to take the time to get to know each family and talk daily about how the children are doing. And Have consistent meetings and allowing for open conversation about the children and how to best support them.

Haily Campbell

12/29/2018 03:26:55 pm

I believe open communication with the family would have to be the most important thing when dealing with a growing child.

MacKenzie White

12/29/2018 11:23:21 pm

Communication with the parents is important in helping the child achieve milestones.

janae leptich

12/30/2018 11:15:04 am

its important to communicate with the families,so they know what their child is excelling at and what they are struggling with so that they can work on what they are struggling on so that they can help them at home as well as us helping them the child is in our care. it would also help the family to give suggestions on how they can help the child.

Karmen Elings

12/30/2018 12:29:44 pm

It is very important to have open and honest communication so they know you are encouraging the development of their child.

Willow O

12/30/2018 03:02:50 pm

I think the best way to encourage families is to have good communication with them so they are comfortable with your input, as well as making things personal as well so they feel valued and like their opinion matters instead of us being superior in some way.

Kendal S

12/30/2018 11:14:26 pm

Open communication is the best way to encourage parents and families, its important to be able to reassure them that you support them and their parenting ( or at least respect their wishes). As well as being able to be there when they have concerns about their child's education, care and development.

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